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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former judge (and former NOPD officer) Arthur Hunter dropped from the mayoral race on August 7 and endorsed state Sen. Royce Duplessis, citing shared views on criminal justice reform. His decision may reshape the campaign dynamics as race contenders continue to prepare for a possible run-off. WBOK
- ➤ The City Council overrode Mayor LaToya Cantrell's veto of a charter amendment that would stop the city attorney from taking sides in lawsuits between the mayor and council — the amendment will be on the Nov. 15 ballot for voters to decide. This move follows the council's recent override of a veto in an unrelated matter. NOLA.com
- ➤ Former Orleans Parish Judge Arthur Hunter ended his mayoral campaign on Thursday and endorsed Royce Duplessis. He served 20 years — his campaign did not reach a runoff while the primary is set for October with a possible runoff in November. WDSU
- ➤ On Aug. 7, the New Orleans City Council asked police not to enforce tougher second line trailer rules after organizers said the new insurance and permit requirements caught them off guard—council members will hold additional meetings and revive a task force to clarify the rules. WBOK
- ➤ City workers in New Orleans searched a landfill to recover decades-old court records, including files on serious crimes, after Public Works mistakenly moved the records, and officials have called for an investigation into the error. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Former Criminal District Court Judge Arthur Hunter ended his mayoral campaign on Thursday and endorsed State Senator Royce Duplessis, who launched his bid on July 1 to boost job creation, improved infrastructure and affordable housing. Hunter registered only 5% support, and his exit could tighten the race ahead of the Oct. 11 primary — the field now includes 11 candidates. WWL-TV
- ➤ Today, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple meets Roy Wright and industry partners to tour FORTIFIED re-roofing projects in New Orleans—an effort to cut storm damage and stabilize the property insurance market as part of a broader resilience initiative. Biz New Orleans
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Five years after hurricanes hit south Louisiana, builders are strengthening homes with Fortified Gold methods and new techniques to better guard against storms — nonprofit groups lead projects like Habitat for Humanity’s Rising Oaks in Terrytown while private developers weigh higher costs and stricter rules. WBOK
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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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