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New Orleans: Louisiana Supreme Court upholds state law blocking Orleans Parish clerk from taking office, while state legislature debates eliminating New Orleans judgeships. A new state law requiring immigrant Medicaid registration has also led to a drop in applications, drawing criticism from advocacy groups.

New Orleans officials under the Moreno administration are intensifying hurricane preparations for the 2026 season, focusing on levees, shelters, and communication systems. The Louisiana Legislature passed a bill redirecting funds from the Orleans District Attorney’s office, sparking debates over criminal justice resource allocation.

New Orleans leaders face a leadership vacuum as NORD Commission CEO Larry Barabino resigns, prompting a search for his replacement, while city engineers warn of critical failures at the S&WB pump station due to saltwater corrosion. The Sail 250 celebration kicks off tonight with fireworks, music, and food in Downtown New Orleans.

New Orleans EMS trained a Navy surgical team in trauma care, showcasing the city's emergency medicine expertise, while a legal dispute in Central City involves HANO and a local housing complex manager. A Navy sailor faces battery charges after an altercation with a National Guardsman during training, and three New Orleans restaurants made the North America’s 50 Best list.

New Orleans officials face budget strain as state lawmakers propose shifting prosecution costs to the city, while also delaying voting machine upgrades due to national infrastructure delays. The Local Wire also covers new dining spots, a life sentence for a Baton Rouge killer, and WDSU's Emmy wins.

New Orleans police are investigating the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ra’Mya Rene Silvan, an Easton High graduate, while voters prepare to decide on a state referendum allowing Louisiana governors to serve more than two terms. The city also marks America’s 250th birthday with the Sail 250 event, featuring historic ships, as tensions rise over climate change projections and coastal protection plans.

New Orleans law enforcement arrested a man following a fatal shooting in the New Orleans East neighborhood involving a recent graduate of Warren Easton High School, while authorities also issued a critical alert for a missing local woman. A historic coastal hotel in Louisiana is set to be renovated with nonprofit support, and Louisiana officials announced a $3.6 billion AI data center campus in Rapides Parish.

New Orleans authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Hollygrove and re-arresting former city councilman Charles Dupree for DWI, while state lawmakers face criticism over a budget that cuts teacher stipends. Jazz Fest 2026 kicks off this weekend, highlighting Louisiana’s cultural heritage with music and traditions across the French Quarter.

New Orleans officials are easing traffic with neutral ground parking due to ongoing flood concerns, while a deadly shooting in Hollygrove and another fatal shooting in the city are under investigation. Essence Fest is seeking $12 million in state and city funding to secure its future as a key economic driver.

New Orleans officials approve tax incentives for Folgers Coffee amid debate over economic priorities, while a flood watch and missing person alert dominate local headlines. Two fatal crashes in Tangipahoa Parish highlight child restraint and distracted driving dangers, and the Citizen app urges residents to report safety concerns.