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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Police Department responded just after 3 a.m. on August 14 to a call in the Marigny where they found a man with fatal gunshot wounds near Frenchmen and Decatur streets—no suspect or motive has been released. WDSU
- ➤ A man was killed in Marigny after officers responded to a report of a medical emergency near the intersection of Frenchmen and Decatur at about 3:10 a.m. Thursday—he was found with multiple gunshot wounds and declared dead on scene. NOLA.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two days ago, Tulane University students began moving into two new residence halls as part of a new policy requiring three years of on-campus living for about 5,000 undergraduates, a move aimed at easing local housing tensions. The modern halls in Uptown—Fogelman and Bayou—offer updated amenities such as oyster-shell counters and study nooks along with skyline views that support student life. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal budget cuts have forced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cancel annual inspections of New Orleans' levee system for 2025 and 2026—inspections that have been key since Hurricane Katrina. Local agencies plan to seek alternative measures to keep the levees in proper working order. WBOK
- ➤ Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a child protection lawsuit against popular gaming site Roblox in Livingston Parish today because the platform reportedly lacks proper safety controls for under-16 users—she seeks permanent injunctive relief, restitution, attorney fees, and civil penalties. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a child protection lawsuit against Roblox today—alleging the platform endangers Louisiana children by hosting sexual content and allowing unverified ages, and the state seeks a permanent injunction plus financial penalties. WDSU
- ➤ A federal appeals court upheld a Louisiana judge’s decision to redraw the state House and Senate district maps—finding the lines diluted Black votes. The current maps remain in use until the Supreme Court rules in a related case on Congressional districts. NOLA.com
- ➤ New Orleans levees will be inspected less often in 2025 and 2026 because federal budget cuts have forced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to skip full annual safety checks—local flood protection authorities are planning limited drive-by inspections to maintain oversight. Local officials said the move comes as they seek alternative funding to keep the city protected from storm surge risks. NOLA.com
- ➤ Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox in the 21st Judicial District Court, alleging that the gaming site failed to protect children by not verifying users' ages and lacking basic safety controls—putting kids at risk from predators. Attorney General Liz Murrill said the suit seeks permanent injunctive relief, restitution, attorney’s fees, and civil penalties following recent incidents in Livingston Parish. Fox 8
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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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