New Orleans News

Verite News tested lead levels at more than 80 parks. Even trace amounts of the toxic metal can cause learning problems and behavioral issues in children.

More than 1,800 federal, state and local law enforcement officials will be present in New Orleans during Mardi Gras weekend and through Fat Tuesday, city officials announced at a press conference Monday (Feb. 2).

Members of the mayor’s transition committee on climate and sustainability say the move contradicts their recommendations.

Christmas has come early for fans of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, as organizers released the lineup for the 2026 edition on Thursday (Dec. 11) — a month earlier than usual.

Undue Medical Debt partnered to pay off debts for more than 123,000 people across Orleans Parish. Now, the nonprofit warns that the issue could soon get worse.

Members of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration said this week that the city may not be able to make payroll through November due to delays in federal funding, unless it brings in more cash quickly.

The city of New Orleans’ budget deficit for this year will be significantly larger than estimates previously provided by the New Orleans City Council.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell entered a not guilty plea to 11 criminal counts — including conspiracy, wire fraud and obstruction of justice — during the arraignment hearing on Wednesday.

Hundreds rallied in downtown New Orleans Tuesday evening against the prospect of President Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops in the city.

Extended heatwaves in New Orleans have been tied to spikes in domestic violence-related calls, according to a new, robust peer-reviewed study.