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June 16, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Early Morning Two-Alarm Extinguished by NOFD

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:19 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire involving a dwelling in the 1600 block of N. Prieur St. 

June 15, 2026 | From City Council

Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Budget/Audit/Board Committee convened to receive monthly budget reports from the mayor’s Administration, as well as recommended approval of several budget-related pieces of legislation.

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: CLOSURE ON FILMORE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, CMG Pipelines, Inc., will temporarily close both lanes of Filmore Avenue from Canal Boulevard to Argonne Boulevard to excavate pits and prepare for sewer work on Filmore Avenue. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize alternate travel routes when possible.

• Filmore Avenue (Canal Boulevard-Argonne Boulevard)
• The Filmore Avenue & Memphis Street intersection
• The Filmore Avenue & Marshal Foch Street intersection

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Laurence Square Park Restoration and Playground Improvements

The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways announces the upcoming temporary closure of Laurence Square Park for significant landscape restoration and playground improvements funded through the City’s Capital Bond Program.

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SINGLE LANE CLOSURE ON PALMETTO STREET AT CHERRY STREET

The City of New Orleans announced that beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, Department of Public Works (DPW), in partnership with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Barriere Construction, will begin utility work and roadway work as part of the BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A & D infrastructure project. Traffic flow on north-bound Palmetto Street will shift from two lanes to one lane at the intersection of Cherry Street. During this period, residents are encouraged to utilize alternate travel routes when possible.

• Palmetto Street (Mistletoe Street - Cherry Street)

This work is part of the $16.6M BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D joint infrastructure project between the Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Once complete, residents will experience improved drainage, repaired streets, curbs, and sidewalks, and the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections. The project is scheduled to be fully completed by Fall 2027, weather permitting. For more information about the project, visit nola.gov/dpwprojects and select BW Cooper, Gert Town, Dixon Group A and D from the list.

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Construction Roadway Closure on Annunciation St (Race St to Melpomene St)

NEW ORLEANS – Beginning on Monday, June 22, 2026, the City of New Orleans, Office of  Stormwater & Green Infrastructure’s  contractor, RNDG Infrastructure, LLC., will begin a temporary closure the 1300-1400 blocks of Annunciation St (CBD bound) from Race St to Melpomene St for approximately fourteen (14) weeks to accommodate underground utility installation as part of the DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I) construction project. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures will be onsite to direct drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.  All businesses in the area will remain open and accessible.

During this closure, traffic will be rerouted to Constance St or Tchoupitoulas St. Residents and businesses in this area have been notified of the closure via text message and notification canvass. 

June 15, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Two Weekend Carjackings

NOPD has arrested a 17-year-old in connection with two armed carjackings this past weekend, both in the Fifth District.

June 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City Uses $1.6 Million in Bond Funding for Desire Square After Years of Inaction

NEW ORLEANS —Mayor Helena Moreno announced today that the administration has identified a path to release the $1.6 million previously committed to the Desire Community Housing Corporation (DCHC), ensuring the long-awaited investment can finally move forward for the residents of the Desire neighborhood. The funds will come from the city's general obligation bonds. 

The funding fulfills a commitment approved by the New Orleans City Council in 2025 through a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with DCHC to advance the long-planned Desire Square development. The project is designed to bring critical community resources to the neighborhood, including a health clinic, pharmacy, grocery store, educational programming, community gathering spaces, and other essential services. While the agreement was approved, the funding was never appropriated, leaving the project unable to advance as planned. 

June 15, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Fraud

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