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March 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Announces City Legislative Agenda Focused on Fiscal Stability and More Effective Basic Services

NEW ORLEANS-Today, Mayor Helena Moreno announced the city’s state legislative agenda, a group of proposed bills focused on delivering on her priorities for the people of New Orleans.

“I ran for Mayor promising to bring people together to press our city in a new direction and deliver on change through collaboration and urgency of action,” said Mayor Moreno. “This agenda, which was shaped and guided through deep engagement with our legislative leaders, our delegation, and with stakeholders in and across the region; centers on stabilizing our city budget and building new pathways to deliver on better services for all New Orleanians.”

March 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Massive Expansion of Sales Tax Audits Underway by Moreno Administration in Effort to Collect Millions of Dollars Owed

In less than two months into Mayor Helena Moreno’s term, the city has 145 sales tax audits completed or underway, which is close to the total amount done in 12 months in 2025. This has already resulted in finding roughly $7 million dollars that has gone uncollected and legal action is now forthcoming.

For comparison, in 2024, only 26 sales tax audits were conducted. In 2025, only 173 sales tax audits were conducted.

March 6, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Spring Forward, Stay Safe: NOFD Reminds Residents to Check Smoke/CO Alarms

As Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) reminds residents to “spring forward” safely. Take a moment to test your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace 9‑volt backup batteries in hard-wired alarms.

March 6, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

The NOFD Battles Two-Alarm Fire in Lakeview

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:23 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire involving a dwelling in the 300 block of 30^th St. in Lakeview. 

March 5, 2026 | From City Council

Criminal Justice Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee met to hear presentations from members of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Office of Violence Prevention, and Healing Minds NOLA, as well as Honorable Judge Kern Reese of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The Committee also reviewed and voted on an ordinance amending an existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and Healing Minds NOLA.

March 5, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for business burglary.

March 4, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways is pleased to announce that free wood chips will be available to Orleans Parish residents every Saturday from March 7 through May 30, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at 1 Green

Parade Lane, New Orleans, Louisiana.

March 3, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

ORLEANS PARISH REGISTRAR URGES VOTERS TO UPDATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION BEFORE THE MAY 16, 2026, CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY

New Orleans - Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Lisa Manning Bridges is encouraging all voters to review and update their voter registration information in advance of Louisiana’s Closed Party Primary Election scheduled for May 16, 2026.

March 3, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Third District Seeking Suspect Wanted for Theft

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a theft that occurred in the 600 block of City Park Avenue on February 9, 2026.