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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of runners dressed in red will take part in the 30th annual Red Dress Run starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Armstrong Park. The two-mile race will follow a route through the French Quarter with stops at local bars—benefiting local nonprofits after last year’s event raised $150,000. WWL-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A speeding car rear-ended another on Chef Menteur Highway near Interstate 510 around 10:15 p.m. Friday—ejecting the driver who died at the scene as NOPD investigate the crash. WWL-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In May, 10 detainees escaped the Orleans Parish jail after sliding cell doors repeatedly jammed with debris such as Scrabble tiles for 60 days+ Sheriff Susan Hutson now plans to replace the failing locks with electromechanical Willo wedge locks, an upgrade estimated to cost between $5.1M and $15M. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders met at Basin Street Station on August 5 to honor the 65th anniversary of the New Orleans Four—four brave girls who changed public schools and boosted the civil rights fight. They announced a Legacy Weekend set for November 14-16 to celebrate this milestone and the ongoing push for educational justice. WWL-TV
- ➤ Since 1972 the Krewe of Dreux has brought Gentilly neighbors together with relaxed Mardi Gras celebrations featuring parades, pot-smoking and freewheeling parties that honor its grassroots origins. The group has overcome challenges like Hurricane Katrina and a strict permit process—yet it still holds monthly events and an annual midnight potluck to select new royalty. WBOK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews in New Orleans are painting new road markings in school zones to comply with a state law that took effect this month + speeding cameras remain off as the city negotiates a revenue-sharing deal with the Orleans Parish School Board. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Launches SWBNO FloodTracker Partnering with ISeeChange to Report and Track Localized Flooding
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is pleased to announce a groundbreaking software partnership with ISeeChange, an AI powered reporting tool that uses real-time data to help manage stormwater infrastructure priorities and mitigate localized flooding.Residents can report drainage and flooding on https://www.swbno.org/Stormwater/FloodTracker. Residents who prefer to report drainage or flooding issues via telephone can still call 311.
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