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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Lower Ninth Ward, residents say the neighborhood is still struggling to rebuild—its population dropping from 14,000 to about 5,000 and housing units falling from over 5,600 to roughly 2,220. Local community members express hope that the area will regain its former strength even as progress remains slow. WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buddy Petit was a famed jazz cornet player in New Orleans who led dance bands and once refused a recording deal from Okeh Records because he wanted more money—he joined Jelly Roll Morton's band but later stayed on the Gulf Coast to perform live, inspiring many local musicians. Verite News
- ➤ A republished story recalls how Edward Sparks, a long-time bus driver from the Lower 9th Ward, lost his life along with his wife, son, and aunt during Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 27—family and riders remember his caring service. The account, republished for Katrina’s 20th anniversary, shows how personal bonds and community ties marked a local legacy of loss. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region twenty years ago, officials have built a new flood protection system—spending $15 billion on levees, floodwalls, pumps, and canal closures—to guard New Orleans from future storms. The project began after Katrina, with designs starting in 2007 and major components finished by 2018, showing improved planning from past mistakes. WWL-TV
- ➤ Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the storm caused over 1,800 deaths, displaced more than 1 million people, and cost an estimated $226B in today's dollars — it remains a benchmark for deadly and costly storms in U.S. history. New Orleans City Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Boston-based architect David Dixon, best known for drafting New Orleans’ post-Katrina master plan, delivered the Morrison Memorial Lecture earlier this month at Croissant d’Or in the French Quarter and explained how the plan spurred projects like the Lafitte Greenway while noting that levee maintenance, school improvements, and better city services remain key priorities — he stressed that New Orleans East holds promise as a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood that could attract new jobs. He urged continued investment in infrastructure and community development to fully realize this potential. WBOK
- ➤ Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina caused levee failures in New Orleans that led to over 1,000 deaths. Today, experts from the Army Corps of Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers say the nation must invest in over 90,000 dams and 7,000 levees — a move needed for flood protection and water supply. WDSU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The city is fighting a record surge in West Nile virus by trapping, fogging and testing thousands of mosquitoes every week. The Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board led by Claudia Riegel uses battery-powered traps and a helicopter to spray chemicals—tools that help cut down on the virus—while tests show higher infection rates in local mosquito pools. NOLA.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Providence Community Housing is set to restore the historic Lafitte building and add 45 new affordable rental units in New Orleans’ Faubourg Lafitte neighborhood. The groundbreaking takes place today—construction is expected to last 13 months and finish by 2026. New Orleans City Business
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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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HGF Pediatric Endocrine Education Day
1:30-6:30 p.m. — 210 State St, New Orleans, LA — Free entry — Dive into expert discussions on pediatric endocrine disorders with top specialists and catered meals.
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