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February 2, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for residential burglary.
February 1, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:39 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 6319 Kuebel Drive. The initial companies that arrived were faced with a working fire located in the right rear of the building, which was heavily involved.
January 30, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality incident that occurred today (January 30, 2026) in the 9200 block of Airline Highway and resulted in the death of a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputy.
January 30, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
The Board of Zoning Adjustments has scheduled a special hearing for Monday, February 9 at 10:00 in City Council Chambers (City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, 1st Floor, New Orleans, Louisiana). All items from the cancelled January 26 hearing will be heard at this meeting. The agenda will be available on Monday, February 2 here.
January 29, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Today, the City of New Orleans announced that it will activate the Citywide Freeze Plan from Friday, Jan. 30, through overnight Sunday, Feb. 1, in anticipation of sustained cold weather conditions.
January 29, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Motion M-26-50, which set the parade positions and start times for the 2026 Mardi Gras season. Additionally, the Council urges residents and parade-goers to follow several important safety rules and regulations during the carnival season.
January 29, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 12:01 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 3400 block of Milan St. The first of nineteen NOFD Fire Operations units, supported by fifty-two firefighters, arrived on the scene 3415 Milan St. at 12:07 p.m.
January 29, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD has arrested Makahi A. Kelly (black male, DOB: 05-31-2007) and Anthony Johnson (black male, DOB: 08-18-2003) in its ongoing investigation into a homicide that occurred on January 16, 2026, in the 2100 block of Orleans Avenue.
January 28, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the Convention Center and RDNI took an important step forward in advancing the River District, including delivering on the promise of 900 new residential units, 450 of which will be affordable and workforce housing
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