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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the United Cajun Navy are in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa causes dangerous storm surge and power outages; three advanced team members are on the ground with six more scheduled to arrive after the storm passes. The group works with federal officials and airlines to deliver supplies and conduct search and rescue efforts — a limited international response from Louisiana. WDSU
- ➤ With a Category 5 hurricane set to hit Jamaica tomorrow, local businesses in New Orleans are raising funds to help with recovery efforts. Bywater Bakery is donating 10% of its earnings—while a benefit dinner hosted by Jamaican restaurants was held Tuesday—to support those affected. WDSU
- ➤ State Sen. Beth Mizell is competing again in the Heroes Who Cook event to raise funds for Hope House, which supports abused children. The 2025 cookoff will take place on Nov 2 at the rooftop of the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Parking Garage in downtown Covington — local teams of chefs, civic leaders and business owners will compete to boost support for child abuse services. NOLA.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company reported strong financial results for the first nine months as net income hit $31.8 million — more than double last year's figures — and it will expand digital and commercial finance services to drive further growth. This performance reflects the bank's steady focus on relationship banking and local community support. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ ChillCo Inc. announced that its Lacombe headquarters will expand with a $4.37M investment, adding manufacturing and warehouse space to create 38 new jobs and retain 68 current positions as part of its $8M growth plan. The expansion aims to meet rising demand and boost the local workforce in St. Tammany Parish—supporting economic growth in the region. New Orleans City Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Parents filed a federal civil rights suit alleging that Bonnabel High employees kicked, tied down, and humiliated their special education student—evidence from classroom cameras shows the abuse—and the case comes as state law will soon require cameras in all special education classrooms. Verite News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer Lynne Black left her booth work last year at Ozone Festival to take on a role as the marketing communications coordinator, helping board members and build new programs. She uses her long health care marketing experience and love of music to connect ideas and grow the event—boosting its future impact. NOLA.com
- ➤ New Orleans’ Dew Drop Jazz Hall in Old Mandeville will host the NOLA Sweetie Pies on Nov. 8 with musician Becky Lynn Blanca and guitarist Russell Welch blending vintage jazz and local blues. The venue opens its doors at 5:30 p.m.—adults pay $10 while children enter free for an evening in the historic 130-year-old shotgun hall built in 1895. NOLA.com
- ➤ The West Baton Rouge Museum published Kont Kréole-yé, a book of Louisiana French folktales collected by Lafayette Jarreau in 1931—the illustrated collection is available at the museum gift shop to help keep a language once discouraged from use alive. Verite News
- ➤ Bayou Lacombe Museum will host its seventh annual Native American Heritage Celebration on November 1–2 in Lacombe with free cultural demonstrations, crafts, food and live performances at the museum and Bayou Buchokwa Garden in Lacombe Park—weather permitting. The event will focus on Native history and traditions with tours, cooking demos and herbal talks that educate families. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana environmental groups are suing to stop federal emissions rollbacks and industrial pollution in the state's petrochemical corridor—joining national advocates like Earthjustice and the Sierra Club to push for stricter oversight. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Louisiana families remain stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa intensifies and the airport shut down days ago halted evacuation plans—one mother said her daughter is terrified while a Louisiana couple could not leave due to fully booked flights. WDSU
- ➤ For years, New Orleans gardeners planted milkweed to aid monarch butterflies, but recent studies show the plant — especially non-native tropical varieties — can host OE, a parasite that causes wing deformities. Experts now advise switching to native aquatic milkweed to help reduce the spread of the infection. NOLA.com
- ➤ Only two named storms—Hurricane Melissa and Tropical Storm Barry—have tracked through the Caribbean or Gulf so far this year, far below the usual average of about six. Experts say unusual atmospheric factors and dry air, despite warm waters, have kept local storm formation low. NOLA.com
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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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Kimya Dawson and Friends Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadside — $20 at the door — Experience a night of soulful music from acclaimed artists blending folk, pop, and personal narratives.
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Stanton Moore Trio Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticketed event — Experience the infectious drumming style of Stanton Moore, a New Orleans native and renowned performer.
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