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May 13, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy (O.N.E.) is proud to announce its role as a founding member of the newly launched Association of Music Offices (AMO), a national coalition connecting city, state, nonprofit, and community-based music offices working to strengthen local music ecosystems across the United States.
The partnership gives New Orleans direct access to national collaboration around music policy, artist support, nightlife management, workforce development, economic growth, and strategies to sustain local music cultures in rapidly changing cities.
May 13, 2026 | From NOPD News
The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating two subjects wanted in connection with an armed robbery in the Fifth District that left the victim hospitalized.
New Orleans, LA — The City of New Orleans today announced the transfer of $5 million from the Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans (MTCNO) Judicial Expense Fund to the City of New Orleans to help address current financial challenges and support key public services that benefit residents across the community.
The decision to transfer $5 million stems from the judges' belief that supporting the overall municipal framework ultimately enhances the court's ability to serve residents. This collaboration aims to help the city tackle financial challenges and invest in community needs, ensuring that essential operations, including those of the court, can continue effectively and sustainably. The money will be transferred to the city’s cash management fund.
May 12, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers Aimee McCarron, JP Morrell, and Matthew Willard joined together to author a letter in support of Senate Bill 407, authored by Senator Ed Price.
May 12, 2026 | From NOPD News
New Orleans - The New Orleans Police Department Fourth District is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying multiple subjects in connection with an ongoing residential burglary investigation.
May 12, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
The Board of Zoning Adjustments hearing scheduled for Monday, May 18 will be held at the Orleans Parish School Board buiding (2401 Westbend Pkwy., Suite 1050, New Orleans, LA 70114). Parking is available in the OPSB parking lot. Please park in spaces that are not designated as 30-minute parking or marked as reserved. The agenda is available here.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in support of Senator Ed Price’s congressional redistricting map and the New Orleans legislative delegation’s fight to preserve two majority-Black districts.
NEW ORLEANS (May 12, 2026) – Today, Mayor Helena Moreno joined Congressman Troy Carter, Councilmember Freddie King III, InspireNOLA CEO Jamar McKneely and other community leaders to launch the campaign aimed at improving and revitalizing Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium for the youth and families of New Orleans.
“Residents in Algiers have a history of feeling unseen, unheard and forgotten,” said Mayor Helena Moreno. “With recent improvements in sanitation, turning on broken streetlights and filling potholes on Tullis Drive, the residents of Algiers are finally seeing and feeling results from their city. My administration hears you, we see you and we’re here to serve you.”
May 11, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris released the following statement following the council’s vote on a new election for the now consolidated Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish position, and the appointment of an interim Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish.
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