Saints' Travis Etienne Remains Out With Hamstring
The New Orleans running back, sidelined since Week 3, has no official return date as the Saints sit at 2-5 coming out of their bye.
New Orleans News
Coverage here follows city-parish government, local school boards, sports, business and public safety in New Orleans, the Big Easy. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding parishes.
Politics
Live Poll
Would you support a property tax increase to avoid cuts to city services in your area?
Voters Approve Measure Locking New Orleans Budget
Voters in New Orleans approved a charter amendment that locks the city budget once the City Council approves it.
Travel
Live Poll
Do you trust local government to deliver real benefits from big downtown development projects?
Council Approves Omni Hotel Tax Agreement
New Orleans City Council backs a payment in lieu of taxes deal for the $625 million Omni headquarters hotel at the Morial Convention Center.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel confident you could spot and avoid a phone or text scam?
Chase Bank Hosts Scam Awareness Workshop With NOPD
The holiday-season workshop aims to help clients and residents recognize and avoid scams targeting seniors and others.
Economics
Live Poll
Do you believe major downtown investment projects effectively reverse population decline in your area?
Oklahoma City Mayor Advises New Orleans on Revitalization
Mayor David Holt shared strategies for downtown growth as New Orleans navigates a significant budget deficit.
Business
Judge Seeber Bridge Closed After Barrier Damage
Louisiana transportation officials closed the New Orleans bridge in both directions after a driver struck a safety barrier.
The beat runs across city-parish council decisions, Orleans Parish courts and Orleans Parish School Board and NOLA Public Schools alongside the hospitality, healthcare and port employers that drive the regional economy. From the French Quarter and Garden District to the Central Business District, Uptown and Tremé, neighborhood coverage extends into Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany Parish and Plaquemines Parish where stories cross the line. The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans anchor professional sports coverage alongside the tourism and event industries that run through much of the city's fiscal calendar. Flood risk, infrastructure investment and school district governance are the recurring threads in city-parish reporting.
More New Orleans
