NOLA City Beat

Flooding Alerts

• ⚡ Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning in effect for portions of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes until 12:30...

Telemundo New Orleans highlighted several developments affecting the city this weekend.

• New alert system: "Brian Schol" launches Monday to speed up...

• 'Defend Decatur Rock the Block Party' drew crowds on May 24 to boost businesses hit by construction
• Shops report hundreds of thousands in lost revenue from months of French Quarter work
• Event aimed to encourage customers and strengthen local economy

Heavy rains have saturated New Orleans over the past week, with more than 5 inches recorded in many spots and ground conditions worsening daily.

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Former New Orleans City Council member Jared Brossett was arrested Sunday on DWI charges, his fourth such incident.

• Booked with DWI, minimum speed...

Grab Greek Fest leftovers like baklava, pastichio, Greek wine, and Ouzo at a limited sale from 4-7 p.m. today. Head to the Hellenic Cultural Center at 1200 Allen Toussaint Blvd. and enter via the gymnasium.

The Senate Committee is expected to vote on a bill reducing Orleans Criminal Court judges from 12 to nine, a move that would significantly shrink the court's bench.

An 18-year-old woman was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in the Hollygrove neighborhood after officers responded to gunfire in the 3800 block of...

Two Kenner candidates who lost narrow races are suing, alleging Louisiana's recount process is unconstitutional and that polling machine failures plus...

Essence Fest is seeking up to $12 million from New Orleans and Louisiana to secure a long-term city agreement. This direct ask highlights the festival's push for stable public backing amid ongoing operations.

New Orleans city leaders launch the 'Bryan's Call' alert system today to help locate missing vulnerable people.

A shooting at an Avondale business Sunday evening struck at least one vehicle but left no one injured, Jefferson Parish authorities report. No suspects are in custody.

Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Flood Watch Active: A Flood Watch is in effect until Monday evening for all of Southeast LA and South MS amid scattered rain...

Persistent storms and heavy rain are expected across New Orleans through the holiday weekend, with a flood watch active until Monday evening.

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Gov. Landry's quiet approval of Folgers tax exemptions—previously rejected by New Orleans for insufficient jobs and wages—highlights friction over...

Two separate early-morning shootings left men wounded in St. Roch and the Lower Ninth Ward.

• First victim found in the 2300 block of Franklin Avenue;...

A Louisiana redistricting hearing erupted into sharp exchanges, as speaker Marshawn Kamise accused the map of diluting Black electoral influence and...

Lt. Dennis Casey Jr., a 24-year veteran of the East Bank Consolidated Fire Department, died in a Friday boating accident near the Chef Menteur Pass...

Greek Fest wraps up today with free admission all day as a thank-you to fans who supported the event through storms. The festival celebrates Greek culture with music, dancing, and food rain or shine.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Bryan's Call Alert System: New Orleans is launching an official alert system for missing vulnerable adults and children...