• New Orleans News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    New Orleans: A refinery fire in Chalmette sparked an emergency response but no injuries, while Ochsner Health expands outpatient services at Kaplan. Louisiana National Guard troops bolster security at festivals, including the French Market, as Baton Rouge lawmakers face redistricting disputes over voting rights.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    New Orleans law enforcement investigates two overnight shootings in separate neighborhoods while the Louisiana Senate faces scrutiny over a new congressional map. The Louisiana National Guard supports festival security, and a local maritime veteran launches a port economic initiative.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 07, 2026
    May 7 2026
    New Orleans faces political gridlock over infrastructure and flood risks as state Republicans avoid decisive action, raising concerns about the city's resilience. The French Quarter's Wednesday’s at the Square kicks off its final week with cultural events, while Leni’s Cafe prepares to close after 50 years as a neighborhood favorite.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 06, 2026
    May 6 2026
    New Orleans officials finalized a deal with the Orleans Parish School Board to stabilize the city's education system, while Louisiana legislators advance criminal justice reforms focused on New Orleans. A New Orleans man was arrested for child exploitation in St. Tammany Parish, and a missing teenager has prompted a statewide search and community alert.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 05, 2026
    May 5 2026
    New Orleans faces rising political tensions as Louisiana Republicans push voter access reforms, sparking debates over election integrity and transparency. Legal clashes over the Orleans Clerk of Court replacement and Cinco de Mayo celebrations highlight key cultural and political moments in the city.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 04, 2026
    May 4 2026
    New Orleans officials announced Calvin Duncan will become the city’s court clerk after a federal court ruling ended a political standoff, while Jazz Fest 2026 concluded with large crowds in the French Quarter. Authorities also confirmed the safe return of missing child Kash’Less Matthews, ending an emergency alert.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 03, 2026
    May 3 2026
    New Orleans faces political uncertainty after Governor Jeff Landry cancels the May 16 House elections, raising concerns about voter access and legal challenges. A CPD officer’s son was fatally shot in the Lower Ninth Ward, while a prison escape at Orleans Parish Prison has sparked an investigation into security failures.
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  • New Orleans News Today — May 02, 2026
    May 2 2026
    New Orleans: Sheriff Susan Hutson and her jail CFO face charges over a jailbreak incident as safety concerns mount. Early voting begins Saturday for key Louisiana elections, while a power outage affects over 7,000 East Bank residents.
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    2 mins