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Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 9,758 Entergy customers in the Mid-City and Treme areas of New Orleans were left without power after severe weather swept through early Sunday morning — Entergy has not announced when electricity will be restored. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Louisiana businesses announced a wave of leadership changes as several firms boosted their management ranks—Adam Laurie is set to be the Port of New Orleans CFO and Frank Cook will manage the DoubleTree by Hilton renovation, with additional promotions at companies like Ryan Gootee General Contractors and new appointments by Kean Miller and the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute. These moves reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen top teams across the region. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans and Louisiana earned top tourism honors when New Orleans was named Best Food City and Louisiana was awarded U.S. State of the Year at the JRNY America Awards held in London on Oct. 23. Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service won Best New Tourism Initiative and New Orleans and Company received a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award for excellence in meetings and events. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ NOLA Reggae Festival has been postponed due to Hurricane Melissa's threat to Jamaica as flights were delayed and safety concerns prompted a change in plans — now a Jamaica Benefit Dinner will be held Tuesday, October 28 at Paradigm Gardens in Central City with Inna Vision performing and all proceeds going to hurricane relief. Pre-purchased festival tickets remain valid for the rescheduled event on Nov. 15. Fox 8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana farmers now harvest only 84,000 acres of cotton plus that is nearly 90% less than decades ago, while two brothers in Tensas Parish plant cotton on 1,600 acres to keep a family tradition alive. They expect a record yield of about 3 bales per acre, though low prices and high production costs mean profit is still unlikely. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, thunderstorms in Mid-City left about 4,000 Entergy customers without power and crews began investigating the cause—this outage follows several similar events in recent weeks. NOLA.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are building a fence around the main library to reduce dangerous behavior like fires and alcohol sales on the steps. Library staff say the work will finish by the end of November & they expect police efforts to help control the area even as homelessness remains a long-term challenge. NOLA.com
- ➤ LSU lost 49-25 to Texas A&M on Saturday at Tiger Stadium, marking the Aggies' first win in Baton Rouge since 1994. Gov. Jeff Landry questioned LSU's plan to raise ticket prices next season — urging LSU Sports and the Board of Supervisors to rethink the increases — after the loss. Fox 8
- ➤ Airport officials at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport advised travelers to arrive two to three hours early because security lines grew longer as TSA agents and air traffic controllers worked without pay amid a government shutdown. Many passengers reported crowded terminals and delays after workers had been unpaid for 26 days. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU fired Brian Kelly as head coach after eight games in his fourth season — the school is now considering five potential replacements including Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, Kenny Dillingham, Matt Campbell and Jeff Brohm. WDSU
- ➤ Today being Monday, October 27th, the Saints will host the NFC South—leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome on Sunday as they try to end a losing streak while struggling with offensive consistency behind quarterback Spencer Rattler and an offensive line that battled protection issues; Tampa Bay remains atop the division despite losing key offensive players to injury. Fox 8
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Alexandra Kay Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Tickets from $42 — Catch live music from rising star Alexandra Kay at this local venue.
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Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang
10:00-11:30 PM — Toulouse Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a high-energy tribute to the Grateful Dead from a rising California band.
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Lisa Fischer Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Ticket info available — Experience the powerful voice of Grammy-winning artist Lisa Fischer accompanied by Grand Baton.
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Anne Rice Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience high-energy performances and crowd interaction at an unforgettable concert.
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Sue Foley Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Check venue for pricing — Experience the soulful sounds of an acclaimed blues musician transforming your night into a classic Texas roadhouse vibe.
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z-PAX Connect at the LNHA Convention & Trade Show
November 3-5 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Registration required — Experience a lineup of educational sessions focused on improving quality care in nursing homes with an '80s theme.
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Jason Marsalis Performance
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved Seating — Experience the dynamic rhythms of Jason Marsalis in an evening of jazz fusion.
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The Soul Rebels
11 PM – 2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roulé — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Soul Rebels in an iconic New Orleans music venue.
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The Soul Rebels Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — DBA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night of music with The Soul Rebels, known for their dynamic performances following collaborations with major artists.
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Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025
November 8-9 — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Registration required — Explore cutting-edge research and practices in critical care and emergency cardiovascular care.
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