Advocates say the move will allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime Earlier this week, New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno announced that the local cannabis decriminalization legislation will moving forward for final approval the Council’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5. The legislation pardons thousands of summonses issued by NOPD...
New Orleans & Company Hosts Job and Vaccine Fest of 2021 for Career Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry
August 5 Job Fest at the Smoothie King Center offers COVID-19 vaccines for job seekers, employers New Orleans & Company is hosting a Job Fest – featuring the opportunity to not only find a lifelong career, but also the chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine – from 10 a.m. until...
City Hosts Rental Assistance Event in New Orleans East
The City of New Orleans' Office of Housing Policy and Community Development will host a second Community-Based Rental Assistance event 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Joe Brown Park Recreational Facility, 5601 Read Blvd. City employees will be on site to provide updates and review documentation...
Office of Workforce Development Partners with NOTCF to Provide Technical Assistance to Culture Bearers, Industries Seeking Grant Resources
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) recently announced a partnership with the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to provide grant assistance at the JOB1 Career Center. NOTCF and the Office of Workforce Development will utilize office space at the JOB1 Career Center and provide technical assistance to cultural...
State Department of Corrections Suspends Visitation
With the surge of COVID-19 positive cases in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) has suspended prisoner visitation and volunteering effective immediately through August 16, at Louisiana's eight state-run prisons. The Department has taken this precautionary measure to protect its staff and prisoner populations.In lieu of visitation,...
City Issues Indoor Mask Advisory
The rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the past several weeks has prompted officials with the City of New Orleans to issue an indoor mask advisory, asking everyone to wear a mask indoors when with people who are not members of their immediate family. “The alarming transmission data we’ve...
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education
The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work has been awarded accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years. The School of Social Work, founded and named after Millie M. Charles, houses both the BSW and MSW in social work programs, both accredited. The Council...
Face-to-Face Classes Will Resume at Delgado in the Fall
The faculty and staff of Delgado Community College have returned to campus as a result of the easing of public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Delgado is now open, our offices are fully staffed, and our faculty is ready to teach students face-to-face this fall—in addition to offering...
City Encourages Residents to Visit Satellite Service Offices
The City of New Orleans is encouraging residents to take advantage of satellite office hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services. Satellite services began June 17 and are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.,...
14-year old Metro-Area Girl Becomes First Black Winner of Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Senior National CorrespondentZaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the ceilings. The 14-year-old from Harvey, La., had reason to twirl and spin, and most importantly, she had more than enough reasons to...