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January 23, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Convenes First Budget Committee Meeting as Chair, Sets Tone for Fiscal Accountability and Transparency

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris yesterday chaired her first
meeting as Chair of the New Orleans City Council’s Budget Committee, launching the year’s budget oversight work with a focus on financial discipline, transparency, and long-term stability.

January 22, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Reward Being Offered for Arson Incident on St Bernard Ave

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:23 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a one-alarm fire at 1383-1385 St. Bernard Avenue. This is a two-story, wood-frame, mixed-use building, with commercial space on the first floor and occupied residential units above. 

January 22, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Seeking to Locate Suspect in Hit-and-Run Investigation

The NOPD is requesting assistance from the public in identifying and locating the suspected perpetrator of a hit-and-run crash that occurred on November 17, 2025, in the 2000 block of Leon C. Simon Drive.

January 21, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Seventh District

The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred today (January 21, 2026) in the 7000 block of Lawrence Road, in the Seventh District.

January 21, 2026 | From City Council

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary - January 21, 2026

NEW ORLEANS, LA — During its meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New Orleans City Council’s Governmental Affairs Committee held confirmation hearings for appointments to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the Audubon Commission, reviewed Mardi Gras related motions, and heard presentations from senior City leadership.

January 21, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Notice of Board Meeting of the Mayor's Mardi Gras Advisory Council

The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council (MMGAC) will hold an Advisory Council meeting.

January 21, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: New Stop Signs Installed at Poland Ave. & N. Galvez St.

January 21, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Suspect Arrested for Bywater Arson Incidents

 In the early morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators apprehended a suspect believed responsible for the Monday, January 19^th string of arsons in the city’s Bywater neighborhood. Descriptions of the incidents are as follows:

January 21, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno and City Leaders Provide Update on Capture of Suspect in Bywater Arsons

Today, Mayor Helena Moreno held a press conference with Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Michael Harrison, NOFD Superintendent Roman Nelson, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, and ATF Assistant Special Agent Jason Denhan to announce the arrest of a suspect in the Bywater Arson Investigation.