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January 8, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, the City of New Orleans Department of Park & Parkways will temporarily close the interior lane, north and south bound of the 1900 - 4000 blocks of Tulane Avenue, approximately three days to accommodate the relocation of the 24 Alta Magnolia trees. Traffic control measures will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians to alternative routes.
January 8, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris released the following statement in response to fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the continued presence of CBP and ICE in New Orleans.
The 1.27.26 CPC Hearing will be in the conference room on the 21st floor of 1340 Poydras Street.
January 8, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans - New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a person of interest.
January 7, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Since 2019, District A Councilmember Joe Giarrusso has been working with neighbors, the current Administration, and the New Orleans Public Belt to complete the Uptown Railroad Quiet Zone. The Railroad Quiet Zone will run along the River from the Oak Street crossing to Nashville Avenue, crossing through Audubon Park and Children’s Hospital campus. Quiet Zones allow trains to pass through intersections without being obligated to sound their horn, barring an emergency.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — District E Councilmember Oliver M. Thomas released the following statement regarding the Office of Youth and Family Services being absorbed into the New Orleans Health Department:
January 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
As New Orleans prepares for another unforgettable Mardi Gras season, the City of New Orleans Health Department (NOHD), in partnership with New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS), is proud to announce the return of Mardi Gras First Aid Stations along the traditional Uptown and Endymion parade routes. LCMC Health will once again serve as the sponsored partner this year, continuing a proven collaboration focused on protecting health and keeping residents and visitors safe during Carnival.
January 5, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the City of New Orleans Capital Projects Administration, and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) today celebrated the completion of comprehensive renovations to Engine 7 located at 1441 St. Peter St. This $1.3 million investment in upgrading critical public safety infrastructure was funded using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dollars and City bonds.
January 5, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD has arrested Robert Torregano (black male, DOB: 09-01-2000) in its investigation of a shooting that occurred on January 1, 2026, in the 7500 block of Lawrence Road and left two people injured, including a 4-year-old child.
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