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NEW ORLEANS — Mayor Helena Moreno on Monday announced a new economic development leadership team aimed at attracting investment and accelerating growth across New Orleans, with a particular emphasis on New Orleans East. The newly formed team is part of the Moreno administration’s broader effort to strengthen the city’s economic development strategy, expand business partnerships and pursue long-term investment opportunities in areas that city leaders say have significant untap

NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans City Council member Jared Brossett is scheduled to appear in court Monday in connection with what authorities say is his fourth driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest. New Orleans Council member Jared Brossett speaks during a joint meeting of the council's budget and public works committee at New Orleans City Hall on Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune|The New Orleans Advocate) According to court records,

METAIRIE, La. — A major renovation project at the Shrine on Airline could position the longtime Jefferson Parish sports venue to attract a professional soccer franchise and other large-scale sporting events, according to local officials. An artist rendering of what a reconfigured Shrine on Airline could look like. Provided rendering The planned transformation of the stadium aims to convert the former baseball-focused facility into a modern multi-purpose venue capable of hosti

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has selected Louisiana State Police Assistant Superintendent Lt. Col. Frank Besson to become the agency's next superintendent following the retirement announcement of current Superintendent Col. Robert P. Hodges. Colonel Robert Hodges and Lt. Col. Frank Besson(LSP) The leadership transition comes after Hodges informed Department of Public Safety employees that he plans to retire this fall, concluding a 31-year career with Louisiana Stat

State Senator Gary Carter(D-LA) speaks with graduates from the 2026 ACED workforce development program. NEW ORLEANS — Dozens of Algiers high school juniors and seniors were recognized Saturday for completing a workforce development program designed to prepare young people for future careers while providing them with paid work experience. Students participating in the Algiers Career Education Development (ACED) Program were honored during a completion ceremony hosted by the Al