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July 30, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, a joint City Council committee took the first step in reforming the governing structure of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
July 30, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for theft by embezzlement.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for felony illegal possession of stolen property.
July 29, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans announced today that, starting Thursday, July 30, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will close the Berg Canal Bridge eastbound on Morrison Road. This closure is necessary to mobilize equipment needed to accommodate bridge repairs as part of the Morrison Road Improvement Project. The closure is expected to remain in effect until September 2026.
During this time construction crews will perform approach slab replacements.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services (NOHHS) just released its 2022–2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Impact Report, offering a look at three years of collective work to strengthen health and well‑being across the city. Powered by the energy and expertise of hundreds of community partners, the report shows how public agencies, healthcare providers, nonprofits, educators, and residents joined forces to take on some of New Orleans’ toughest health challenges together.
July 29, 2026 | From NOPD News
The New Orleans Police Department today announced that citywide violent crime to include homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings, and armed robberies combined; have fallen 70 percent since 2022, comparing the first six months of each year.
NEW ORLEANS – The Department of Public Works (DPW), in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), will reopen the southbound Jourdan Road bridge connection to eastbound Almonaster Avenue on Friday, July 31.
New Orleans - The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating two unknown subjects wanted in connection with an auto theft investigation, that occurred in the 1500 block of Saint Ann Street, in the First District.
July 28, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated assault.
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