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March 23, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Theft

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

March 20, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Seeking Subjects Wanted for Questioning in Homicide Investigation

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals in connection with a fatal shooting investigation.

March 20, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Moreno, Regional Leaders Share Details of Master Plan for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

NEW ORLEANS Today, Mayor Helena Moreno and the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) joined the Parish Presidents from the parishes in the Greater New Orleans Region, Greater New Orleans, Inc. and New Orleans & Co. to discuss Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport’s Master Plan, which outlines the strategic vision for its long-term growth.

“MSY continues to perform at a high level, serving nearly 12.5 million passengers and earning national recognition for excellence," said New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. "The Master Plan will guide the next phase, keeping our airport efficient, modern, and ready for New Orleans’ continued growth.”

March 20, 2026 | From City Council

Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee Meeting Summary

March 20, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Surges in Film and Television Production in First Quarter of the Year, On Pace for a Major Increase for 2026

NEW ORLEANS – Today Film New Orleans, a department of the City of New Orleans managing film productions, announced that the city is experiencing a boom in film and television production.  As of March 2026, Film New Orleans reported $200 million spent by productions in the local economy. The total spending for all filming in 2024 was $342 million and $250 million in 2025.

“We must do all we can to capture as many economic opportunities as possible for New Orleans. That means film and TV production must continue to be a major factor,” Mayor Helena Moreno said. “The city has a local crew workforce, unique locations, five film studios and equipment companies serving the industry which sets us apart from other cities competing for film production. New Orleans welcomes film’s critical role in diversifying economic activity and elevating our local creativity and culture to the world. We have a talented Director of Film New Orleans in Carroll Morton who knows the balance of reducing barriers to filming in New Orleans while also mitigating impacts on our neighborhoods and residents.”

March 19, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Seeking Public's Assistance in Locating Persons of Interest in Homicide Investigation

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating three persons of interest in connection with a homicide investigation.

March 18, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm Fire in NOE

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:56 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire involving an occupied dwelling at 4525 Charlene Dr. in New Orleans East. The first NOFD units arrived on the scene at 1:03 p.m., finding the rear of a single-family dwelling heavily involved in flames.

March 18, 2026 | From City Council

Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, Technology and Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Council held a Joint Meeting of the Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, and Technology and Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment committees to meet with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).

March 17, 2026 | From City Council

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to review several appointments to various boards and departments.