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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Karam Salem, a local Muslim leader, urged community members at Omar Mosque in Harvey to keep their IDs and know their rights as federal immigration enforcement increases—while the West Bank Muslim Association has organized pro bono legal help for anyone questioned by agents. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club held its second line parade in New Orleans, marking 27 years of a weekly pre-Thanksgiving tradition. Many locals joined the celebration of this long-standing community event. WWL-TV
- ➤ New Orleans will celebrate the season with three holiday parades. The children’s parade on Dec. 6 at 11:00 a.m.—starting at the Jazz Museum—will showcase floats, balloons and bands, while a Krampus parade will run in Bywater at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and a Christmas boat parade will sail along the lakefront on Dec. 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ XOCOM appointed Danita Beck Wickwire as its first executive director of development in New Orleans—bringing nearly 30 years of fundraising experience—and she will lead donor engagement and campaign planning to expand the college’s efforts to build the physician workforce and improve health equity. Biz New Orleans
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A lottery ticket bought at the One Stop Shop on Airline near North Labarre in Metairie won a $3,905,837 jackpot after matching all six numbers drawn last night — the ticket holder must claim the prize at Louisiana Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge by May 21. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tulane moved up to 22 in the AP top 25 after beating the Temple Owls 37-13—boosting the team's standing as it prepares for upcoming challenges. WDSU
- ➤ On Sunday the New Orleans Saints lost 24 to 10 to the Atlanta Falcons at Caesar’s Superdome as missed field goals & red zone errors cost them the lead. The Saints also lost running back Alvin Kamara to a knee injury in the second quarter and quarterback Tyler Shough threw an interception on the final play, leaving them facing a tough challenge before their next home game on December 14. WWL-TV
- ➤ Southeastern University’s football team was awarded the No. 16 seed in the NCAA FCS tournament on November 23; the Lions (9-3) will host Illinois State at Strawberry Stadium on November 29 with a noon kickoff and will face North Dakota State on December 6. Fox 8
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Zebra's 50th Anniversary Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available at ticketmaster.com — Celebrate New Orleans' own Zebra with an unforgettable performance.
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The Soul Rebels Brass Band Performance
11 PM-2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roule — Check for pricing — Experience the dynamic blend of hip-hop, soul, and jazz from one of New Orleans' top brass bands.
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PJ Morton Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience PJ Morton's Annual Black Friday Show in a captivating New Orleans venue.
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ACE Massage Cupping Workshop
Saturday-Sunday — New Orleans, LA — Pricing not specified — Enhance your massage skills with hands-on ACE Massage Cupping techniques led by Annie Garic.
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Hot 8 Brass Band Concert
10:30 PM – 12:00 AM — The Howlin' Wolf — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic fusion of funk, hip hop, and brass from the Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band.
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James Jordan & The Situation Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $15 General Admission, $45 Reserved Seating — Experience soulful tunes with New Orleans vocalist James Jordan and his band The Situation.
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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets at Ticketmaster.com — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse Blake's comedic take on life in the medical field.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans
7-8:30 p.m. — Smoothie King — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting clash on the court as the Pelicans take on the Timberwolves.
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Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Live Performance
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Tipitina's — Tickets starting at $21.83 — Experience funk-infused rock with a twist from New Orleans' own Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes.
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Whitney Cummings Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Whitney Cummings and her witty storytelling.
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