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Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three days after a power outage left Westminster Senior Apartments dark — residents now face unsafe conditions with limited access to phones and medical equipment. Kenner officials have provided hotel vouchers and a generator, but some remain in the building. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans investment firm Corridor Ventures was launched in 2022 to help local startups by investing up to $500,000 in fields like health, climate and technology— it has raised about $2 million and is now raising a $30 million flagship fund to support Southern entrepreneurs. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local designer Jaelan Ricard debuted her brand JaeRi Studios at New Orleans Fashion Week by showcasing bold prints and textures—each piece reflecting her self-taught creativity and unique style. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zaila Avant-garde, 18, became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee at 14 and earned Guinness World Records and bestselling author status—she studied 13,000 words for seven hours a day before the competition. She is starting a full scholarship semester at the University of Maryland to study cell biology and genetics with plans to work for NASA—her ambition now reaches as far as Mars. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple supports a new system that rates hurricanes by including rainfall and storm surge along with wind speed. The proposed rating would add a Category Six for storms that meet multiple severe criteria—Temple said this change would help guide government evacuation decisions. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ Gov Landry is pushing to fast-track the cleanup at Smitty’s Supply site in Tangipahoa Parish following a chemical spill and explosion. EPA officials are running 24-hour recovery operations—using underflow dams, marsh mats and heavy equipment—to contain over 5.7 million gallons of contaminated water from spreading into local waterways. WWL-TV
- ➤ The RTA board agreed to pay former chief of staff Katherine Bush Felton $525,000 to settle her claims of a hostile work environment—she resigned last year after experiencing emotional distress and sleepless nights. The settlement was signed in July and remains confidential per her attorney. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU coach Brian Kelly dismissed questions about the weak offense after the win over Florida and a 24-19 loss to Ole Miss that exposed poor third-down play and a low running game—issues compounded by multiple injuries that the team must address during the upcoming bye week. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ The Saints lost 31—19 to the Bills as they gained 189 rushing yards with a touchdown by Kendre Miller but missed a key trick play that could have changed the game. They will try to bounce back next Sunday when they host the Giants. WWL-TV
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Giacomo Turra Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the groove-heavy rhythms of Italian guitarist Giacomo Turra in a night of funk and fun.
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Rock'n'Partee
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rock 'N' Bowl — $100 Early Bird, $125 after Sep 15th — Enjoy an evening of bowling, live entertainment, and an exciting silent auction for a great cause.
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Yung Joc Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Republic NOLA — Check local listings — Celebrate with Yung Joc, a Grammy-nominated rapper known for his unique style and catchy hits.
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Daphne Parker Powell: Parker's Mood
7-11 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Cost info not provided — Experience the fusion of classic southern roots sounds reimagined through a contemporary lens.
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New Orleans Saints VIP Tailgate - Giants at Saints
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Caesars Superdome — Tailgate festivities before the game — Celebrate football with fellow fans at this special VIP experience.
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Empire Of The Sun Live Concert
6:00 – 9:30 PM — Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of alt/electronic pioneers Empire of The Sun.
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Yellowjackets Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Tickets available — Experience a soulful evening with masterful performances from Yellowjackets.
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Japanese Breakfast Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the indie-pop vibes of Japanese Breakfast after a year of supporting top acts.
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Grace Kelly Concert
7:00–8:30 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience Grace Kelly's impressive singing talent across various styles in a vibrant local venue.
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Yoke Lore Concert
7-9 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting indie pop sounds of Yoke Lore, a project by Adrian Galvin.
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