By Morgan Lawrence The Women’s Council of Realtors New Orleans Business Network (WCR) will host Viva Las NOLA, its signature, Vegas-themed charity fundraiser to benefit Eden House New Orleans, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at the Arbor Room in City Park, 30 Zachary Taylor Dr. Tickets are $65...
Our Endorsements: Your Vote, Your Voice
DECISION 2017 The New Orleans Tribune makes the following endorsements in the Oct. 14 primary. Early voting in the begins Saturday, Sept. 30 thru Oct. 7. Although they appear at the bottom of the ballot, we will start with the local school millages because we believe they are of vital...
Kermit Ruffins & Irvin Mayfield Announce Duet Album Debut
From a press release Basin Street Records’ recording artists, Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield announce collaborative album, A Beautiful World. Ruffins and Mayfield will host a debut listening premier of A Beautiful World presented by WBOK 1230AM on September 25, 2017 at 7:30pm at the Kermit Ruffins’ Mother-N-Law Lounge. A Beautiful World...
Nola.com/Times-Picayune Forced to Retract Libelous Statement in Tim Morris Column
In a column published on nola.com on Aug. 31, columnist Tim Morris falsely attributed a statement about former mayor C. Ray Nagin to a letter written by New Orleans Tribune publisher and executive editor Beverly McKenna. The correction, which now appears at the bottom of the column, reads: “Correction: An earlier...
City Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Impact of Hurricane Harvey
Today (Thursday, Aug. 24), Mayor Landrieu, along with other city officials, provided an update on precautions in advance of Hurricane Harvey as the city of New Orleans continues to monitor the system, located in the Gulf of Mexico. After making landfall in Texas on Friday, the storm will slow down...
On Monday (July 31), Mayor Mitch Landrieu presented the proposed operating and capital budgets for 2018 to the New Orleans City Council. The $647 million proposed operating budget is balanced and includes investments in public safety, job creation, recreation and streets. “Coming into office over seven years ago, we were...
SUNO to Host an Open House August 9
From a press release Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will host an open house from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9 in the SUNO Conference Center on the corner of Press Drive and Emmett W. Bashful Blvd. The event is designed for potential students who have not completed...
City Breaks Ground on Michoud Boulevard Reconstruction Project
From a press release On last Friday (July 28), Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined city and state officials, and community stakeholders to break ground on the $3.8 million Michoud Boulevard Reconstruction Project. Construction will stretch from Chef Menteur Highway to Dwyer Road in New Orleans East. “The Michoud Boulevard Reconstruction Project...
Rep. Richmond Announces More than $15.4M in Grants
From a press release U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond announced Monday, July 10, that more than $15.4 million in federal funding is available for flood recovery projects throughout Louisiana. The resources will go to reimbursing schools in Baton Rouge for remediation activities, improvements to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and...
RTA Hosts 2017 Planning Meeting for Emergency Transportation
From a press release RTA is holding a planning meeting to discuss emergency transportation for seniors and disabled citizens during this hurricane season. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20 in the RTA Board Room, 2817 Canal St. Para-transit riders may schedule a ride by calling (504) 827-7433. For more information about...