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Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lakeview community hosted a patriotic celebration to honor veterans and service members—local officials and neighbors gathered to recognize their sacrifices. Fox 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Louisiana companies announced several promotions and new hires—Phelps named Sarah Alt its first chief information officer and Ruby Slipper named Bryan Bass as its new CMO. Entergy appointed retired Navy Admiral Frank Caldwell to its board, HANO promoted former judge Keva Landrum, and the American Red Cross along with Community Coffee, Plaquemine Bank & Trust, LSU Energy Institute and Stuller Inc. revealed leadership changes. NOLA.com
- ➤ Coleman E. Adler II of Adler’s Jewelry announced his retirement after a 62-year career and said he is ready for time off. Starting Nov. 10, the Canal Street and Metairie stores (722 Canal St. and 2937 Veterans Blvd.) will host a storewide sale with discounts until all inventory sells. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Susan Larson interviews Thomas Beller about his new book and previews Words and Music festival—set for November 19-22—while outlining a busy week of local literary events with book signings and discussions at venues like Garden District Book Shop and Octavia Books. WWNO
- ➤ The annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival kicked off on Saturday—continuing today with free music, food, and cultural events in the neighborhood. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans native Angelica Harris started Top Tutors for Us to help Black students improve their ACT scores and earn college scholarships. She raised her own score from 16 to 32 and now partners with local schools and United Way of Southeast Louisiana to offer tutoring to about 1,000 students. NOLA.com
- ➤ LSU Board of Supervisors chose Wade Rousse as the new president in a meeting held November 4 after Rousse secured key backing from Gov. Jeff Landry amid past concerns over his qualifications. He will serve as system president—overseeing athletics and overall university operations—while James Dalton focuses on academics at the flagship campus. NOLA.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tangipahoa River reopened to boat traffic and recreation on Nov. 7th after an explosion at Smitty’s Supply leaked contaminants into the water. The LDEQ said cleanup will continue in select areas and advised boaters not to disturb any equipment (critical for final monitoring and recovery). WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the Nov. 7 Region 3 LHSAA meet at City Park, Mandeville's Brayden Berglund ran 15:50.96 to win the boys' title and Northshore's Grace Keene finished in 18:33.24 to claim the girls' crown—both performances helped their teams secure spots for the state meet on Nov. 17. NOLA.com
- ➤ The Corporate Classic 5K is set to begin in City Park on Saturday, November 15—organizers expect local runners and corporate teams to join as event plans are finalized. Fox 8
- ➤ On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 126—119 as De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points in his season debut and Victor Wembanyama recorded 18 points with 18 rebounds. New Orleans' Trey Murphy III scored 41 points but the Pelicans struggled against the Spurs' strong first-quarter play—limiting their scoring opportunities. Fox 8
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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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Craft Comedy Night at Nola Brewery
7-9 p.m. — NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co. — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with top local and visiting comedians hosted by Jorge Velazquez.
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Andy Bell Live in concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Andy Bell, renowned solo artist and half of Erasure, in New Orleans.
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Acoustic Alchemy Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Ticket info available — Enjoy soothing acoustic sounds from Acoustic Alchemy in a vibrant jazz setting.
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Vintage Fest
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Early entry options available — Enjoy a vibrant celebration of vintage culture with all ages welcome.
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Jon Cleary's Kitchen Sink Concerts featuring Pedro Segundo
7-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Not specified — Experience a dynamic night of live music with Jon Cleary and special guest Pedro Segundo.
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Object-Oriented Programming Training in C#
Nov 17-21 — RC Health Services New Orleans — $2250 — Enhance your coding skills with expert-led C# programming training.
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Kyle Roussel Performance
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Check the event page for ticket details — Celebrate New Orleans piano traditions with a live performance.
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Jon Cleary Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with acclaimed artist Jon Cleary in a vibrant New Orleans venue.
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