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January 16, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
Mayor Helena Moreno will begin the day in Algiers for the weather-delayed All In For Our Community Day of Service, joining volunteers dedicated to improving neighborhoods across the city. She will then attend a special service at New Zion Baptist Church honoring Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Following the service, Mayor Moreno will participate in and help lead the annual MLK Commission March, which will conclude with a wreath-laying ceremony at Felicity Street and Claiborne Avenue.
On Monday, January 19, 2026, starting at 8:00 am, will be closing off the parking and exterior driving lane of Tulane Ave. (South Miro St to South Board St), to vehicular traffic to facilitate water utility replacement by Department of Public Works contractor, Hard Rock Construction, LLC. Safety is our main priority; therefore, we are encouraging everyone to follow all traffic signage and construction directions placed in the area. Traffic will reopen by 6:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026, weather permitting.
January 16, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The City Council and Mayor Helena Moreno received a legal win for the City that could secure more than $6 million a year to support New Orleans annually. On Thursday, January 15, Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese recognized Mayor Helena Moreno as the lawful trustee of the former Wisner Trust.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris proudly served as the 2026 Honorary Co-Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Planning Commission for the City of New Orleans’ official MLK commemorations and community programming honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
New Orleans--The City of New Orleans announces the immediate closure of the eastbound portion of the Lake Forest Boulevard Canal Bridge. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., crews will begin right-of-way improvements on Prytania Street between Peniston Street and Delachaise Street in the Touro area.
January 16, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft by fraud.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating two person of interest.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest in connection with an investigation into illegal dumping.
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