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Last Call: 5 things you may have missed on October 8

Welcome to Last Call.

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

 

Acclaimed Louisiana chef Paul Prudhomme dies at 75

US chef Paul Prudhomme listens during the international gastronomy summit, “Madrid Fusion” in Madrid, 18 January 2006. (PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images)

The internationally-known chef and restaurateur has died after a brief illness, his restaurant K-Paul’s confirmed Thursday.  Prudhomme was 75.

 

Police investigate murder in Kenner

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Kenner. It happened around 11:00 last night in the 900 block of 27th St.

 

7,000 classic cars ‘Cruisin’ The Coast’ at America’s Biggest Block Party

There might be a traffic jam in Mississippi. That’s because classic cars are Cruisin’ the Coast.

 

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ with a twist: LIVE Orchestra with a Cajun band

A movie that was shot here in Louisiana…is giving movie lovers a real theatrical experience with a LIVE orchestra.

 

Food, fashion & fun! Japan Fest 2015 kicks off Saturday

Japan Fest

Japan Fest takes place at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) on Saturday, October 10th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.