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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Ferrari Club of Louisiana delivered 150 Christmas gifts using a caravan of red sports cars to Educare on St. Bernard Avenue in New Orleans. The festive event delighted children & school director Angie Belisle said they eagerly await the tradition. WWL-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announced that an indoor go-kart track in Metairie will open by Christmas as part of his Surge Entertainment venture (at 7000 Veterans Memorial Boulevard). WDSU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City Park Conservancy and NewAge Products will host Taste of the Season at the New Orleans Botanical Garden on Dec. 17 as part of Celebration in the Oaks, featuring live cooking demos and bite-sized samples from pizzeria Il Supremo (tickets cost $20, children under 2 free). Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ride New Orleans hosted the State of Transit event Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the National World War II Museum, releasing the 2025 transit report focused on clearer detour alerts, improved accessibility, and expanding the Opportunity Pass program. Advocates plan to work with local leaders to build a world-class system (serving nearly 8,000 riders). Verite News
- ➤ Louisiana has renewed its Medicaid contract with Aetna to cover 157,000 residents and will end UnitedHealthCare’s coverage for 330,700 enrollees by month’s end - officials said the change follows litigation over Medicaid overcharges and will reassign affected patients to other providers. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ On Monday, the New York Archdiocese set aside a $300 million fund to compensate about 1,300 abuse claimants by cutting its budget & selling assets while a federal judge approved a $230 million settlement for hundreds of victims by the local Archdiocese after its 2020 bankruptcy. WDSU
- ➤ Louisiana will drop Medicaid contracts with Aetna and UnitedHealthCare (affecting 488,500 enrollees) and reassign them to new plans by Jan. 1 as the state uses an algorithm to match patients with similar doctors over the Christmas transition after lawmaker approvals. New Orleans City Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The entire 31st floor penthouse at the Four Seasons, featuring 17,435 sqft of customizable space and panoramic views (of the Mississippi River, French Quarter, and downtown), is listed for $23M. Buyers may purchase the unit as a whole or in four sections with seller financing available. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ HRI Communities closed financing to begin renovating the historic Touro Shakspeare building in Algiers into 52 affordable one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors + construction is underway with full completion expected in early 2027. Biz New Orleans
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson will serve as interim head coach for the Tigers as they face Houston in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 27. He said his focus is to finish the season with the team of 2025 as his future role remains uncertain. Louisiana Radio Network
- ➤ The Saints will focus on evaluating the current talent and winning games — sideline reporter Jeff Nowak said the team intends to finish strong rather than tank for a better draft pick. Upcoming matchups against the Jets and Titans could improve their draft standing if they secure wins. WWL-TV
- ➤ Tulane promoted longtime assistant coach Will Hall to head football coach, effective immediately (he was a favored internal candidate) as the school gears up for the new season. Fox 8
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One Night Only: A Christmas Carol Staged Reading
6-10:30 p.m. — The Josephine — Ticket sales support programming — Enjoy a festive staged reading of a lively retelling of Dickens’ classic with heart and humor.
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Tank and The Bangas Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — Tipitina's — Check for ticket prices — Experience the vibrant sound of Tank & the Bangas blending soul, rock, hip-hop, and funk.
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December Holiday Book Party
8 PM – 12 AM — D'zara 1804 — Drinks on the house — Celebrate a year of reading in a dazzling winter wonderland atmosphere.
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Nutcracker Ballet Performance
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Nutcracker ballet performed by the New Orleans Ballet Theatre.
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Stanton Moore Trio Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the infectious rhythms of Stanton Moore, a New Orleans native and renowned drummer.
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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of holiday music with award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr.
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The Soul Rebels Brass Band
11 PM – 2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roule — Cost Info Not Available — Experience the vibrant blend of hip-hop, soul, and jazz from one of New Orleans' most dynamic brass bands.
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Hotel Burgundy Concert Featuring My Beloved
8-11 p.m. — No Dice — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sounds of My Beloved with their hit song 'None Prevailed'.
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Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Smoothie King Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling NBA matchup as the Pacers battle the Pelicans.
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Caroling in Jackson Square
7-8 p.m. — Jackson Square — Free entry — Experience a festive New Orleans tradition with holiday caroling under the stars.
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