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February 10, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — During its meeting on Tuesday, Feburary 10, 2026, the New Orleans City Council’s Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee heard presentations from Delta New Orleans Gas Company (Delta Utilities), Entergy New Orleans, LLC, (Entergy), and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).
February 10, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating two persons of interest in connection with a 2022 homicide investigation.
February 9, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for felony theft.
New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for theft.
February 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy, in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), will host harm reduction pop-ups in the lobby of Gallier Hall on Monday, February 9, and Tuesday, February 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
These pop-ups are designed to support nightlife business operators and hospitality workers with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergencies as the city prepares for the upcoming parade season. Attendees will be able to pick up free harm reduction supplies, including naloxone (commonly known by the brand name Narcan), a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, as well as fentanyl test strips, which can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl in substances. The Office of Nighttime Economy will also have a limited supply of drink test strips available and informational signage for venues to post, reinforcing overdose prevention, patron safety, and emergency response awareness in nightlife and hospitality settings.
NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans appoints Darrick Hesson as Director of the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) serves as New Orleans’ coordinating agency for public safety and emergency management. As director, Hesson will oversee the administration of all crises and consequence response protocols safeguarding New Orleans.
Hesson is a native New Orleanian with more than 24 years of progressive experience in emergency management and homeland security. His career spans local, parish, state, and private sectors, giving Hesson a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding the City of New Orleans.
February 6, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality incident that occurred overnight on February 5, 2026, on Interstate 10 West at the Little Woods exit.
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.
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