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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana State Police are handling multiple crashes on I-10 in St. John Parish—drivers from the Spillway headed to New Orleans are advised to take an alternate route as no injuries have been reported and delays remain heavy. WDSU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ T. Parker Host acquired Impala Terminals Burnside effective Sept. 29 and renamed it Ascension Bulk Terminal; the firm will invest $6 million in upgrades on a 230-acre site along the Lower Mississippi River (expanding its portfolio to three terminals with assets in Davant and Avondale). Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Tulane Business School will launch the Freeman Futurist Series on Oct 16, featuring Cliff Farrah hosting a panel on AI, robotics and quantum technologies at 6 p.m.—the event is free but seating is limited and registration is required. Biz New Orleans
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana adopted a new pre-K law that requires private schools to secure a state license with background checks and inspections to improve child safety today. Private school leaders claim the regulation is excessive and may force tuition increases, and they are urging lawmakers to delay its enforcement. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five candidates are running in the New Orleans City Council District A race on Oct. 11 with a focus on repairing roads, enhancing services and balancing the budget in Mid-City, Lakeview, Hollygrove and Uptown—each candidate promising to tackle pothole repairs and flood mitigation—while early voting runs through Friday. NOLA.com
- ➤ Leading mayoral candidates in New Orleans say they plan to reshape the city fee that costs schools more than $10 million each year—two candidates would stop the fee while a third would lower it. They also promise to boost fiscal transparency and expand education programs ahead of the Oct. 11 election. NOLA.com
- ➤ FCC officials postponed long-awaited reforms to lower prison phone rates until 2027, leaving families to face high costs for calls. A new contract at the Orleans Justice Center raised rates from six to 16 cents per minute—intensifying concerns for low-income households trying to stay connected with loved ones. The Lens
- ➤ Mayor LaToya Cantrell delivered her final budget proposal to City Council after the city's forecast dropped by $7 million — the proposal highlighted a nearly $104 million deficit and outlined spending freezes and revenue measures as legal challenges over collection fees added to the uncertainty. NOLA.com
- ➤ Louisiana leaders remain divided over Governor Landry's request to deploy National Guard troops to address ongoing public safety concerns—Landry said the move is aimed at boosting state safety. WWL-TV
- ➤ City Councilmember Oliver Thomas is running for mayor and promises to fix cracked roads and a weak power grid while meeting residents face-to-face to build a city that works for everyone—he also plans to boost business growth and reduce crime after years of public service and past legal troubles. His campaign will challenge current leadership and aim to win over voters tired of poor services. NOLA.com
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry sent a letter to Pete Hegseth asking to deploy 1,000 National Guard troops to New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport to support law enforcement on Thursday+ the letter did not detail where the troops will be assigned. NOLA.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sue Cain works two jobs in New Orleans to help cancer patients secure insurance approvals for treatment at Touro Infirmary Oncology Department and LCMC Cancer Center; she is driven by personal loss and her own battle with cancer. WWL-TV
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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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Lil' Glenn & Backatown Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission — Experience a high-energy blend of funk, jazz, rock, and blues from New Orleans' own Lil' Glenn and Backatown.
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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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Paul Thorn Performance
8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful roots music of Paul Thorn, who blends Southern traditions with universal themes.
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