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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A busy stretch in the French Quarter is blocked by fences and cones while crews replace aging water mains, and local business owners report fewer customers. The French Quarter Transmission Main Project—led by SWB and Delta Utilities—will disrupt the area for up to one year as it upgrades the city’s water system. WWL-TV
- ➤ Lineage certified its Jourdan Road site as a U.S. Customs bonded warehouse and I-House facility in New Orleans in partnership with Port NOLA, making it the only site in the state with both services. The 304,000-square-foot facility is set to ease delays for meat and seafood imports—strengthening our local trade supply and global role. New Orleans City Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities have searched for a 12-year-old boy missing from his New Orleans East home for a week — they are following up on tips to find him soon. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 1500 people are expected to attend the first Louisiana Vintage Festival on August 23 at the House of Blues in the French Quarter. The event features more than 40 vintage clothing vendors — including local musical acts and interactive features like a Storyville Speakeasy — that will help boost business during a slow season. Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will be arraigned in federal court next month on charges of wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and lying to a grand jury—her arraignment is set for September 10 at 2 p.m. while former NOPD bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie faces charges at the same hearing. WRNO
- ➤ Joe Threat is transitioning into New Orleans' second-in-command role—while Mayor Cantrell faces a federal indictment with her arraignment set for Sept. 10. Fox 8
- ➤ Residents will vote in the fall for Orleans Parish Assessor as the race features longtime incumbent Errol Williams, who faces questions about alleged sales-chasing, plus challengers Casius Pealer, Earl 'Jay' Schmitt, and Coreygerard Dowden who promise fair property assessments and reliable homestead exemptions. Verite News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ochsner Health announced plans today with the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans to build a new medical complex in Jefferson Parish near the sports performance center in Metairie. Construction will begin later this year and the 46,000 square-foot facility—offering orthopedics, pediatrics, women's services, imaging and lab work—will create over 60 permanent jobs when it opens in late 2027. Biz New Orleans
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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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Uptown Jazz Orchestra Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra led by Grammy award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis.
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Louisiana District PCC Day Carnival Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG — Free entry — Celebrate Louisiana District PCC Day with games, food, and lively entertainment at the carnival.
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Irma Thomas Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful sounds of the 'Soul Queen of New Orleans' in a captivating live performance.
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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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Duo Dynamics Improv Comedy Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Big Couch New Orleans — Workshop fee applies — Explore the power dynamics and stakes in improv to enhance authenticity and create hilarious scenes.
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Figgy Baby Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — No Dice — Ticket required — Experience the unique blend of traditional rap and modern sounds with Figgy Baby and friends.
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Ellen Smith Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved, $3 for Seniors/SNAP — Experience the captivating voice of New Orleans native Ellen Smith live on stage.
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Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Skeeta Hawk Brewing — Check venue for cost — Create your own bonsai tree while enjoying craft brews with friends.
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Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — Tickets starting at $34.41 — Experience a blend of desert blues and psychedelic rhythms that ignites the stage.
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