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February 5, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Today, the New Orleans City Council Governmental Affairs Committee has voted to advance the appointment of Steve Nelson as the Director of the Department of Public Works.
Nelson’s nomination highlights Mayor Helena Moreno’s commitment to a “Fix the Basics” strategy, providing a comprehensive overhaul of how the city’s infrastructural issues are tackled. Nelson serves as both the city’s Deputy CAO for Infrastructure, as well as nominee for Director of Public Works. He is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s streets, sidewalks, streetlights, traffic signals, parking enforcement, and public right-of-way infrastructure.
February 5, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for business burglary and illegal possession of stolen things.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated battery, violation of a protective order, and domestic abuse child endangerment.
February 5, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 4:32 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire in an occupied dwelling located at 4211 Cadillac St.
February 4, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) announced that suspects believed responsible for the January 20, 2026, Aggravated Arson at 1383-85 St Bernard Ave have been taken into custody.
February 4, 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 a suspect wanted for auto burglary, illegal possession of stolen things, and theft by fraud.
February 3, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a $2.8M investment to urgently repair lighting around the city. Prioritized projects include the High Rise bridge in New Orleans East, Interstate 10 and other major routes. Repairs for lighting will also include converting some lighting to solar and aluminum to eliminate the threat of copper theft which has plagued the lighting infrastructure in New Orleans.
February 3, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating suspects wanted for armed carjacking.
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