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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beloved Mona Lisa restaurant in the French Quarter, known for its Italian cuisine and quirky charm, faces eviction after nearly 20 years as the owners learned via text that they must leave in 60 days—community members are planning a 'Night of One-Thousand Mona Lisas' event on August 16 to show their support. Fox 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday, Aug. 2, PeeWee's Crabcakes on Old Gentilly Road was vandalized when a man with shoulder-length dreadlocks struck the shop's windows and utility boxes with a hammer—causing over $6,000 in damage as police review the security footage. Fox 8
- ➤ A Covington woman died in a three-car crash at the intersection of LA 36 and Highway 3241 early Saturday when her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, driven without a seatbelt, crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a 2010 Honda Fit and a 2009 Ford F-150—injuring two others who were taken to a nearby hospital, Louisiana State Police said. Fox 8
- ➤ A Pointe aux Chenes couple, Davin Sampay, 26 & Skyler Ferrell, 24 were arrested on Thursday in a narcotics investigation for selling meth and cruelty to juveniles after agents found Xanax, Soma, hydrocodone and paraphernalia at their home on July 31, with bail set at $131,000 for Sampay and $100,000 for Ferrell. WDSU
- ➤ A 36-year-old man from Hahnville, John Brignac Jr., was arrested after he vandalized multiple graves at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling on Wednesday and Thursday+ he now faces six counts of desecration of graves and criminal trespass. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crowds celebrated 25 years of Satchmo SummerFest in New Orleans as hundreds gathered to honor jazz legend Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong — marking a milestone in local jazz tradition. WWL-TV
- ➤ St. Augustine Church is hosting a special mass honoring jazz legend Louis Armstrong — the service will offer musical tributes that celebrate his lasting influence on jazz for the local community. Fox 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane forecasters tracked two disturbances in the Atlantic—one found 180 miles off the North Carolina coast at 7 a.m. Sunday with a 50% chance of briefly becoming Tropical Storm Dexter by today and a tropical wave off Africa expected to develop into a storm next week—and said neither poses an immediate threat to Louisiana. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson ended her mid-July filing period with only $715 in cash while challengers like Michelle Woodfork raised over $128,000. A May 16 jail escape on her watch has sparked calls for her resignation+ she has so far refused outside help as she seeks a second term. Fox 8
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Andrew Duhon Concert
8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets starting at $26.96 — Experience the evocative storytelling and musical journey of Andrew Duhon in the heart of New Orleans.
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WYES Travel Presentation: Canadian Rockies
5:30-6:15 p.m. — WYES-TV — Free entry — Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park with WYES.
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The Uptown Jazz Orchestra featuring John Gray
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening of smooth jazz sounds with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.
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Billy Iuso Live Concert
9 p.m. — Tipitina's — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant performance as part of the Free Fridays Concert Series at this iconic music venue.
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Dinner Detective Interactive Show
6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans Airport — Tickets from $59.99 — Experience a hilarious murder mystery dinner show where you might become a prime suspect.
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Fishbone Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the legendary fusion of funk and rock with Fishbone.
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Sorrenteaux Boards Wellness Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Sorrenteaux Boards — Ticket required — Assemble a fresh fruit and vegetable board while exploring mental wellness insights.
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20th Annual MaseFest Birthday Bash
4-8 p.m. — The Broadside Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate Mason's 20th with live music from BANDOG and delicious food from Nikkei Izakaya kitchen.
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The Fixx Concert
8-10 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sound of one of the most influential bands from the MTV era.
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