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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans is hosting many festivals and community events this October, with activities including music, food, art and cultural celebrations at various venues such as Deutsches Haus and Pontchartrain Park — events are scheduled from early to late October with both free and ticketed options available. Residents can look forward to family-friendly activities that showcase local heritage and creativity. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — in partnership with the Maple Leaf Bar — has announced Booker & Beyond, a new solo piano concert series celebrating New Orleans piano traditions with a debut performance on Oct 21 and additional shows following a monthly and weekly schedule. The series, made possible by the generous bequest of Professor Tim, honors the legacy of local icon James Booker and invites audiences to experience the city’s vibrant sound. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ University of New Orleans Jazz Studies will present the 2025 Jazz at the Sandbar music series at the 410 Lounge in the UNO Library on Lakeshore Drive starting with Brent Rose Quartet on Oct. 15, followed by Ricardo Pascal on Oct. 22 and Ivan Neville on Oct. 29 — a $10 admission fee funds the George Brumat Memorial Jazz Scholarship. Tulane Department of Theatre and Dance will perform Eugène Ionesco’s dark comedy at the Lab Theatre on Newcomb Circle from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19 with curtain times at 7:30 p.m. for evenings and 2 p.m. for matinees, with tickets starting at $11.82. NOLA.com
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. LNG exports reached a record 9.4 million metric tons in September as Louisiana shipped 61% of the total and 81 LNG tankers departed from local export terminals between Sept. 3 and Oct. 1—driven by strong sales to Europe and Asia. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ Baton Rouge-based MMR Group is building an assembly plant in Lafayette that will add 200 direct jobs at an average salary of $85,000 and over 300 indirect jobs. Houston-based DMR Technologies is renovating a Lafayette facility to produce drones for agriculture & defense, Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois said these investments will boost Louisiana’s economy. Louisiana Radio Network
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup operations in Roseland progressed as the EPA recovered over 9.5 million gallons of liquid waste after delays from overnight rain on the Northshore; nine vacuum trucks cleaned ditches along US 51 and 18 trucks worked at local ponds while crews installed underflow dams to block oily material from reaching the Tangipahoa River and nearby ponds. The agency also used specialized skimmers — felt drum and rope mop skimmers — to boost recovery efficiency. WDSU
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Farm Bureau will lower auto insurance rates by 11.8% for more than 80,000 policyholders starting Jan. 1 due to fewer accidents and support from legal reforms—this move follows a series of similar cuts statewide. New Orleans City Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Gov. Luis de Unzaga y Amezaga served from 1769 to 1777 and eased tensions under Spanish rule by appointing French citizens to government posts—he reformed justice laws and repealed slave market rules to promote equality. Verite News
- ➤ Locals will vote Saturday to choose New Orleans' next mayor, with polls showing Helena Moreno leading over candidates Royce Duplesses and Oliver Thomas. Political analyst Ron Faucheux said turnout—critical for the final outcome—will decide the winner. WWL-TV
- ➤ Eight candidates are competing to replace Councilmember Oliver Thomas in District E as he leaves to run for mayor—these include state Rep. Jason Hughes, former councilmember Cyndi Nguyen, Rev. Richard Bell, dental assistant Christmas, educator Nathaniel Jones, dean Morgan, attorney Richard, and Marine Corps retiree Roberts who aim to boost jobs and public services in New Orleans East and parts of the Lower 9th Ward. NOLA.com
- ➤ Officials with the Louisiana National Guard, State Police, and New Orleans Police Department met to develop a contingency plan for possible troop deployment to support public safety today — no troops have been mobilized as federal funding remains pending. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick stressed the need for a cooperative approach if the Guard is called in. Louisiana Radio Network
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LSU Health Foundation New Orleans promoted Alejandra Guzman to Chief Operating Officer today. She will oversee accounting, payroll, insurance, budget supervision, and internal operations—drawing on her 20+ years of leadership experience from New Orleans, the U.S., Mexico, and Latin America. Biz New Orleans
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Downtown Development District report shows Downtown grew to over 4,300 residents and 6,300 housing units, marking its shift from an office district to a lively mixed-use neighborhood—major projects such as The Standard at South Market, The Julia and 930 Poydras drive this change. Seven additional residential projects with 362 units are planned—further boosting growth and investment in the area. Biz New Orleans
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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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Where Y'acht 10th Anniversary Show
8-11 p.m. — The Broadside — Get your cruise wear ready for an unforgettable night of Yacht Rock featuring special guests and frozen cocktails.
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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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Big Sam's Funky Nation Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Jazz Playhouse — Tickets required — Experience a night of vibrant live funk music with Big Sam Williams in a cozy French Quarter setting.
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Kenny Neal Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Tickets available — Experience exceptional guitar work by Kenny Neal in a vibrant local venue.
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Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers Concert
9:00 – 10:30 PM — Chickie Wah Wah — Ticket info TBA — Experience late-night revelry infused with Southern soul and Texas Gulf Coast groove.
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Larry Carlton Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Larry Carlton performing live.
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Silent Planet / Invent Animate: The Bloom In Heaven Tour Part II
5:30-7 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticketed event — Experience the powerful sounds of progressive metalcore from Invent Animate and Silent Planet.
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