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Daily 2-minute local news for New Orleans, Louisiana (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day. Powered by The Local Wire.
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- New Orleans News Today — May 14, 2026
New Orleans city leaders and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry are clashing over reforms to the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court, with Landry accusing officials of overstepping state authority. Meanwhile, Republicans push to erase Cleo F…
- New Orleans News Today — May 13, 2026
New Orleans authorities arrested a terror threat suspect extradited from Florida, linked to recent extremist activity, while lawmakers passed a new stolen valor law. A dispute over election ballot distribution and a lawsuit against city of…
- New Orleans News Today — May 12, 2026
New Orleans lawmakers are pushing for Epstein case legal documents and facing budget disputes, while a stabbing at a Uptown medical facility sparks calls for better mental health oversight. A data-driven prosecutor faces a veteran defense…
- New Orleans News Today — May 11, 2026
New Orleans officials are struggling with ongoing Mardi Gras trash issues in neighborhoods like the French Quarter, while voters prepare for a new closed primary system on May 16. A local contractor is restoring historic buildings across t…
- New Orleans News Today — May 10, 2026
New Orleans police are investigating a deadly shooting at the Mall of Louisiana with at least one death and five injuries, while state lawmakers face backlash over a controversial plan to redraw voting districts. The collapse of the LIV Go…
- New Orleans News Today — May 09, 2026
New Orleans: A refinery fire in Chalmette sparked an emergency response but no injuries, while Ochsner Health expands outpatient services at Kaplan. Louisiana National Guard troops bolster security at festivals, including the French Market…
- New Orleans News Today — May 08, 2026
New Orleans law enforcement investigates two overnight shootings in separate neighborhoods while the Louisiana Senate faces scrutiny over a new congressional map. The Louisiana National Guard supports festival security, and a local maritim…
- New Orleans News Today — May 07, 2026
New Orleans faces political gridlock over infrastructure and flood risks as state Republicans avoid decisive action, raising concerns about the city's resilience. The French Quarter's Wednesday’s at the Square kicks off its final week with…
- New Orleans News Today — May 06, 2026
New Orleans news from May 06, 2026. Officials finalize a deal with the Orleans Parish School Board. Louisiana legislators advance criminal justice reforms. A New Orleans man was arrested for child exploitation. A missing teenager has promp…
- New Orleans News Today — May 05, 2026
New Orleans is facing rising political tensions due to proposed voter access reforms by Louisiana Republicans. The episode also covers legal disputes regarding the Orleans Clerk of Court replacement and Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the ci…
- New Orleans News Today — May 04, 2026
New Orleans officials announced Calvin Duncan will become the city’s court clerk after a federal court ruling. Jazz Fest 2026 concluded with large crowds. Authorities also confirmed the safe return of missing child Kash’Less Matthews.
- New Orleans News Today — May 03, 2026
Governor Jeff Landry has cancelled House elections, causing political uncertainty. Separately, a CPD officer’s son was fatally shot, and a prison escape at Orleans Parish Prison is being investigated for security failures.
- New Orleans News Today — May 02, 2026
Sheriff Susan Hutson and the jail CFO face charges following a jailbreak incident in New Orleans. Early voting is set to begin for Louisiana elections, and a power outage has impacted East Bank residents.
- New Orleans News Today — May 01, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 30, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 29, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 28, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 27, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 26, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 25, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 24, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 23, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 22, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 21, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 20, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 19, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 18, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 17, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 16, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 15, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 14, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 13, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 12, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 11, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 10, 2026
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- New Orleans News Today — April 09, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.
- New Orleans News Today — April 08, 2026
Your daily 2-minute news update for New Orleans. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.