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March 26, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud,
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 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
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.
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
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.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, and Technology Committee convened to discuss several resolutions and to hear a report from Entergy New Orleans (ENO) regarding customer service interruptions.
March 24, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for auto burglary.
March 24, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
Video of the March 24 City Planning Commission meeting can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NCEjgT4nJ-Q
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