Jefferson
GOVERNMENT
Commentary: New Orleans City Council steps up as Mayor Cantrell steps out
New Orleans City Council Budget Chairman Joe Giarrusso III announced on June 13 that the council is directing the Sewerage & Water Board to hire an outside firm to handle billing until the agency can get a new smart meter reader system in place. That’s a smart — and timely — move.
New Orleans Makes ‘Backing That Azz Up’ A Civic Duty As The Mayor Declares Official ‘Back That Azz Up Day’
Few songs in musical history have caused more stampedes to the dance floor or random group twerk sessions than “Back That Azz Up.” To celebrate the tune that took over for the “99 and the 2000,” New Orleans honored its native son and iconic rapper Juvenile by declaring June 11 as “Back That Azz Up… Continue reading New Orleans Makes ‘Backing That Azz Up’ A Civic Duty As The Mayor Declares Official ‘Back That Azz Up Day’
New Orleans set to close one of city's largest homeless encampments
One of New Orleans' most prominent homeless encampments along Calliope Street is being cleared out and closed, the fourth site that Cantrell administration officials and nonprofit partners have targeted in recent months with pressure rising as the city prepares to host next year's Super Bowl downtown. The areas under the...
Here's the status of New Orleans' levees and power grid heading into hurricane season
All eyes are on New Orleans' infrastructure as another hurricane season begins — especially the power grid, drains and levees. Why it matters: Leaders say storm-related power outages will be the biggest challenge this season. The big picture: Early forecasts say we should prepare for an extraordinarily busy season.
Former Orleans Parish Communication District director allowed to leave Louisiana amid indictment
A judge has agreed to let former Orleans Parish Communication District director Tyrell Morris leave the state after he was recently indicted on several charges related to a 2023 car crash investigation.
Orleans Parish coroner unable to conduct autopsies due to air conditioning not working, city responds
NEW ORLEANS — The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office is unable to conduct autopsies due to ongoing air conditioning issues. The building, located on Earhart Boulevard and Claiborne Avenue, does not have working air conditioning at this time, according to Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna. "This has been a...
New Orleans art piece on blighted apartment complex will be demolished
NEW ORLEANS — The site of the former apartment complex DeGaulle Manor was once a huge attraction. Thousands of spectators flocked to the structure to witness a massive collaborative five story piece of art called Exhibit BE. Now, it is overrun and in the process of being demolished. One...
New Orleans construction company to move to Jefferson Parish, create 130 jobs
A New Orleans construction company said it will spend $25 million to move its corporate headquarters to Jefferson Parish and consolidate its manufacturing and training operations there, a move that will create 130 jobs. RNGD, pronounced renegade, the new name of the builder long known as Palmisano Construction, will expand...
New poll shows Mayor LaToya Cantrell is deeply unpopular in New Orleans despite crime drop
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell remains deeply unpopular with about 18 months left in office, despite a dramatic drop in crime that has boosted the approval ratings of the city's criminal justice officials, according to an annual survey conducted by the New Orleans Crime Coalition. The telephone survey of 800...
Researchers find higher levels of dangerous chemical than expected in southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Researchers using high-tech air monitoring equipment rolled through an industrialized stretch of southeast Louisiana in mobile labs and found levels of a carcinogen in concentrations as much as 20 times higher than previously estimated, according to a paper published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
25 sno-ball stands to try in the New Orleans area this summer
It feels like sno-ball season here in New Orleans as the temperatures continue to rise and the humidity cloaks the city. New Orleans is filled with places to grab the favored sweet treat for many. And for some, once you find a good sno-ball stand, you might be wary to try any others.
New Orleans riverfront project The Batture clears hurdle as neighbors voice concerns
More than eight months after going public with an ambitious plan for an outdoor-focused entertainment district with restaurants, coffee shops and a bar on the banks of the Mississippi River, the local developers behind The Batture, as the project is known, have cleared the first of several regulatory hurdles. Earlier...
St. Charles Parish among Love the Book winners
Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser are pleased to announce the 2024 Love the Boot Week award winners. The seven award winners demonstrated a commitment to the well-being of their communities through litter removal, beautification, and education. Among the winners was the St. Charles Parish Government — which was named Outstanding Parish. St. Charles […] The post St. Charles Parish among Love the Book winners appeared first on L'Observateur.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.