NOLA Local Pulse

Key hearing could scrap OPSO's decade-old policy blocking most ICE holds.

• Stemmed from 2013 lawsuit settlement after illegal extended detentions.
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Safety Alert for NOLA Festivals: Florida sheriff's office arrested a former law enforcement officer who planned a mass shooting targeting Black people at a New Orleans festival.

• Creative cash grab: Sell Caesars Casino lease rights for 9 years (June 2026-July 2035) at discount for $103M upfront, despite $4.7M less annual rent...

• Major indictments: Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30 counts of malfeasance, false records, obstruction, and conspiracy tied to the May...

Safety alert for French Quarter rideshare users: A victim waiting for Lyft was robbed at gunpoint by a fake driver in a dark sedan on the 200 block of...

Key timeline on LIV Golf's NOLA postponement and what it means for locals:

• Monday reports of funding pull by Saudi PIF spark talks; June event at...

Key police progress in April 7 shooting death of innocent bystander Michael Garcia, Marine vet and dad caught in narcotics feud near N. Claiborne &...

Dive into NOLA's vibe with WWOZ-powered listings:

• Jazz Fest ongoing at Fair Grounds thru May 3
• Adonis Rose Lagniappe Sessions at Jazz National...

• Weather disruptions: Apr 30 lineup flux—Widespread Panic at 2 p.m., Lettuce at 12:15 p.m.; cancellations include Iceman Special, Sweet Crude. Friday...

Neighborhood stats: Safety 56, Friendliness 86, 380K residents, dog-friendly parks.

• Porch pirates rampant in Marigny Airbnbs
• Puppies dumped in...

Breaking for New Orleans voters: Louisiana plans to suspend house primaries. Catch WVUE FOX8's quick video update (0:36) for state election changes that hit home.

Discover live music, festivals, food events, and family fun in New Orleans this weekend! Ideal curated outings for families and culture lovers—make plans now.

• Search tool for Lakeview calls: filter by location (up to 10 miles), type (e.g., DISTURBANCE, TRAFFIC INCIDENT), priority
• Recent Apr 15 calls:...

New Orleans ramps up public safety hiring – from private security to federal roles. Perfect for locals ready to serve and protect:

• Security Shift...

Key takeaways from NOPD's latest violent crime stats for resident awareness:

• Murders down big: 20 incidents, a 67% decrease over 3 years from 61 in...

Beyond music fests, here's diverse happenings for locals:

• Musicians in Art exhibit kicks off Fri, May 1 at Historic New Orleans Collection
• Katrina...

Residents can help crack major case: OPDA, NOPD, and Crime Stoppers issue public call for info on ongoing Joshua Wexler investigation.

• Key players:...

City Hall delivers big wins for Algiers residents:

• 200 potholes filled, plus water main and sidewalk fixes for better access
• 30 streetlights...

New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy and The Ella Project continue free pro development for local musicians:

• May 14 kickoff: "Working with the...

Exciting cultural family programming at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA):

• Expanded wellness offerings to boost your well-being
• Book club...