New Orleans local politics

Royce Duplessis Announces Mayoral Candidacy

News Summary State Senator Royce Duplessis will formally announce his candidacy for Mayor of New Orleans, marking a significant moment…

4 weeks ago

Ballot Shortages Disrupt Crescent Soil and Water Election

News Summary Voter frustration escalated during the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District Board election on June 14, as polling…

1 month ago

Escaped Inmates Raise Safety Concerns in New Orleans

News Summary A major escape from the Orleans Parish Prison has left New Orleans in shock as ten inmates fled,…

1 month ago

Mayor Cantrell Attends U.S. Conference of Mayors Amid Criticism

News Summary New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will be a speaker at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa, Florida,…

1 month ago

New Orleans Mayoral Candidates Announced Ahead of Primary

News Summary As New Orleans prepares for the mayoral primary election on October 11, three Democratic candidates, including City Council…

2 months ago

New Orleans Civil Service Commission Rehires Controversial Clerk

News Summary The New Orleans Civil Service Commission has ordered the reinstatement of Lora Johnson, former Clerk of Council, despite…

3 months ago

New Orleans Property Tax Update: Key Facts for Voters

News Summary As New Orleans prepares for a property tax vote on May 3rd, it's crucial to clarify the details.…

3 months ago

New Orleans Mayor Under Fire in Promotion Controversy

News Summary New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces scrutiny after a ruling from the Civil Service Commission concluded her actions…

3 months ago

Helena Moreno Leads Fundraising in New Orleans Mayoral Race

News Summary City Council Vice President Helena Moreno is the frontrunner in the New Orleans mayoral race, raising nearly $900,000…

3 months ago

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Faces Legal Controversy

WWLTV: Mayor Cantrell Appeals Rejected Restraining Order NOLA: Mayor Cantrell Resumes Legal War Against French Quarter Resident WDSU: New Orleans…

4 months ago