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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paul Spalitta, CEO of S&W Foods, has more than tripled the company's revenue and broadened its customer base from South Louisiana to Florida; he recently led a $25 million move to a larger Hammond facility and now runs the business with his two daughters. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 2nd-century Roman tombstone was dug up in a Riverbend backyard by Dr. Daniella Santoro — who teaches at Tulane — and archaeologists confirmed it had been missing from an Italian museum since WWII. The stone was given to the FBI art crimes unit and will be sent back to Italy in a repatriation ceremony planned for the summer. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Jacobs, a veteran education reform advocate, has relaunched her nonprofit Educate Now! to push for changes in New Orleans school policy. She aims to influence issues like truancy and the management of a traditional public school—matters that have long fueled debate over charter influence. NOLA.com
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Archdiocese of New Orleans is set to settle its bankruptcy and pay abuse survivors $180 million, but bondholders owed nearly $30 million are protesting a proposed payment of just $3 million—saying the church negotiated in bad faith and questioned its asset valuations. Attorneys have taken depositions and more are scheduled before a confirmation hearing in late November. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Patriots held on to beat the Saints 25-19 on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome after a fumble by Juwan Johnson ended the Saints' best fourth quarter drive—Patriot quarterback Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, including two to former LSU Tiger Kayshon Boutte. The Saints dropped to a 1-5 record and will play again on Sunday in Chicago at noon. WWL-TV
- ➤ On Sunday, the New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19 as Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes—two to local native Kayshon Boutte—and the Saints lost a crucial drive after a fumble was ruled on video review, leaving them unable to retake control before time expired. WDSU
- ➤ LSU returned to the top 10 in the AP poll after beating South Carolina 20—10 and will travel to Tennessee Saturday at 11 a.m. to face Vanderbilt. Tulane earned votes following a 26—19 win over East Carolina and will play Army Saturday at 11 a.m. WDSU
- ➤ LSU avoided a catastrophic loss as they beat South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly said the team turned three turnovers into lessons—calling for cleaner play in the red zone for future games. Louisiana Radio Network
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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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Louisiana Home Show
10 AM-8 PM — Tanner Gallery & Studio — Free entry — Explore a wide range of home improvement ideas and meet local experts in a vibrant setting.
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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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Ivan Neville Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets starting at $32.61 — Enjoy a lively performance by Ivan Neville in a popular local venue.
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Hippie Sabotage Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electronic beats of the Saurer brothers live in New Orleans.
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THIRDSTREAM | Strings & Sax Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Marigny Opera House — Suggested donation of $25 — Experience a unique blend of strings and saxophone from talented musicians across Chicago and New Orleans.
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Emo Night Karaoke
8-9:30 p.m. — Gasa Gasa — Signups available — Sing your heart out live with a band at this fun karaoke night dedicated to emo music.
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