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May 18, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for simple burglary.

May 18, 2026 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying and locating a suspect wanted for residential burglary. 

May 15, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Eugene Green Issues Statement regarding the ongoing legal and political dispute surrounding the Clerk of Criminal District Court position

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  Councilmember Eugene Green issued the following statement regarding the ongoing legal and political dispute surrounding the Clerk of Criminal District Court position.

May 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Plans Bold, Coordinated Action to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Serious Injuries

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Mayor Helena Moreno today announced a major step toward transforming street safety across New Orleans following this week’s signing of the Safe Streets Executive Order, a directive that formally adopts the city's Safety Action Plan (SAP), a comprehensive, data‑driven roadmap designed to reduce severe and fatal traffic crashes. 

The initiative is part of the city’s broader transportation safety agenda and a data-driven roadmap aimed at cutting deadly and serious crashes in half by 2031 and ultimately eliminating traffic deaths on New Orleans streets. 

May 14, 2026 | From City Council

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to consider several board and commission appointments, as well as two amendments to Professional Services and Licensing agreements.

May 14, 2026 | From NOPD News

NOPD, NHTSA Remind Drivers that Seat Belts Save Lives Every Day

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign. The national high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs May 18-31, 2026.

May 14, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Aimee McCarron to host rescheduled “Light the Night” event in Hollygrove-Dixon

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Aimee McCarron will host a “Light the Night” community walk in the Hollygrove-Dixon neighborhood on Monday, May 18. This initiative is focused on identifying streetlights that have been out for a significant period of time and highlighting areas where additional lighting would improve public safety and neighborhood visibility.

May 13, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Responds to Attorney General's Threat To Remove New Orleans Elected Officials and Clarifies Position on Clerk of Court Litigation

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Liz Murrill's threat to remove Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and five members of the New Orleans City Council from office under state "usurper" statutes. Separately, Councilmember Harris further clarified her position regarding the calling of a special election and appointment of an interim Clerk of Court. Finally, Councilmember Harris has provided a list of next steps to promote unity.

May 13, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmembers Morrell, Willard, McCarron, King, and Hughes Issue Statement on Letter From Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron. Freddie King III, and Jason Hughes issue a statement in response to the letter received from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.