All jury trials are still suspended until further notice. Orleans Parish Criminal District Court will be open to the public at 9 a.m. Monday, June 1 at which time it will enter phase 2 of the courts continuity of operations plan. All criminal matters scheduled between March 13 and May...
State to Submit Testing Plan to Federal Government
Case and test data for the state of Louisiana could not be updated for Friday, May 29, because of network issues. Meanwhile Hospitalizations and ventilator use continue to decline. The state is reporting 26 new deaths. "These are 26 Louisianans," said Gov. Bel Edwards during his Friday press briefing. "Our...
11,500 Face Masks Will Be Distributed Across the City Saturday
Members of the New Orleans City Council, in conjunction with community organizations are coming together to get 11,500 face masks in the hands of New Orleanians in give-away events that will take place Saturday throughout the city and on both the east and west banks of Orleans Parish. On Saturday,...
City of New Orleans Partners with Other Agencies to Incentivize Affordable Housing Developments
The New Orleans City Council, on May 21, approved an agreement between the city of New Orleans, Finance Authority of New Orleans (FANO), and Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to help increase the affordable housing stock across the city. Through the agreement, FANO can offer financial incentives to builders of affordable...
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Headed to Venetian Isles and Little Woods This Week
In partnership with the Mayor's Office of Youth and Families and Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen, Ochsner will be providing mobile COVID-19 testing in two locations in District E on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. The testing will reach residents in Venetian Isles and the Little Woods communities. Total Community...
City Council Advocates for Hazard Pay for Essential Frontline Workers During COVID-19
Today (Thursday, May 21), the City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the provision of hazard pay for frontline workers in the next federal coronavirus stimulus package. Council leaders say New Orleans relies heavily on essential workers, such as first responders, health care professionals, transit operators, grocery store clerks,...
Businesses, Elected Officials Will Disseminate Masks, Water and More in New Orleans East Saturday, May 23
Local businesses, community leaders and elected officials will come together to provide water, masks, and treats to 250 families at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in New Orleans East at Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen said she is grateful to the many sponsors, organizers,...
Entergy New Orleans Customers to Get up to $400 in Bill Assistance
Today (Thursday, May 21), the New Orleans City Council Utilities Committee announced that it will be directing Entergy New Orleans to provide $22 million in direct bill assistance to residential customers. The City Council Cares (CCC) program would provide New Orleanians unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic eligible...
Xavier University Celebrates Graduation with Virtual Ceremony Saturday, May 23
Xavier University of Louisiana will honor its Spring 2020 graduates with a virtual graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, via https://www.xula.edu/other/watchlive Dean P. Baquet, New Orleans native and executive editor for the New York Times, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree. Baquet will virtually address...
Eligible Families Encouraged to Apply for Pandemic-EBT Program
The city of New Orleans is encouraging families of children who receive free or reduced price school meals to apply for the recently approved Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the program last week, adding that more than 600,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students across the...