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March 26, 2026 | From City Council

UPDATED: Councilmember Aimee McCarron, New Orleans City Council Endorse West End Redevelopment Efforts

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, the redevelopment of West End is one step closer to the finish line after continued efforts from Councilmember Aimee McCarron, Mayor Moreno's administration, and Jefferson Parish and state officials.

March 26, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted an ordinance as amended requiring criminal justice agencies to use the current enterprise resource planning system (BRASS) to better track spending. The Council also passed a resolution that supports the creation of the West End Economic Development District in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes through Louisiana House Bill 892, along with several other pieces of legislation.

March 26, 2026 | From NOPD News

Missing Juvenile Sought by the Third District

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a missing juvenile. 

March 26, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Theft By Fraud

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud,

March 26, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Seventh District Seeking Assistance in Identifying Subject in Simple Criminal Damage Investigation

The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual in connection with a Simple Criminal Damage to Property investigation occuring in the 7000 block of Yorktown Drive.

March 25, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Arrests Fugitive After Six-Hour Standoff

NOPD has arrested a fugitive wanted in connection with two shootings and an aggravated battery with a firearm after a six-hour standoff in the Fifth District last night (March 24, 2026).

March 25, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Announces Essence Festival Steering Committee

NEW ORLEANS — As the City of New Orleans and Essence Festival of Culture continue their partnership, Mayor Helena Moreno is launching the Essence Festival Steering Committee.  

For the past 30 years Essence Festival of Culture has remained a premier event in New Orleans and this committee will be tasked with ensuring progress toward a successful 2026 experience. The committee mirrors similar groups formed during other major events such as last year’s Super Bowl. 

March 25, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to hold Lottery for Jackson Square Artisits

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that it will hold a lottery for qualified artists to obtain permits necessary to sell art in Jackson Square in the French Quarter on Saturday, April 11.

City code requires artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance's Bureau of Revenue. 

March 24, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Eugene Green Welcomes CPC Recommendation Advancing 9th Ward Stadium Zoning

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Eugene Green welcomed today’s favorable recommendation from the City Planning Commission on zoning changes needed for the 9th Ward Stadium project, marking another key step toward construction of the long-anticipated facility in the Upper Ninth Ward.