New Orleans Police are asking for help locating Joseph Koutheir Jebara as part of an illegal dumping investigation near I-10 westbound. Authorities say he is not currently wanted but may have important information about the incident.
New Orleans Police are asking for help locating Krista Marie Smith, wanted for an alleged theft on Bourbon Street in January. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives or…
New Orleans’ Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee met on April 16 to review recent financial reports showing strong early-year revenues surpassing expenditures by $91 million through February. City officials outlined cost-saving…
The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways has announced final dates for its free wood chip distribution program in April. Residents have until the end of the…
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a sexual battery incident from March on Josephine Street. Detectives are seeking a person of interest for questioning and encourage anyone with information…
The New Orleans Police Department announced it will join state and national agencies for the ‘Buckle-Up in Your Truck’ campaign from April 18-25. The effort targets unrestrained pickup truck drivers…
The City of New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways has opened applications for its annual Tree Planting Grants program. Eligible nonprofits can receive funding between $15,000 and $25,000 to…
Councilmember Lesli Harris has advanced two major agreements focused on affordable housing development and neighborhood revitalization in New Orleans. These efforts include partnerships among city agencies as well as plans…
Councilmember Lesli Harris called on state lawmakers not to advance House Bill 211. She cited New Orleans’ recent progress in reducing homelessness through supportive housing programs as more effective than…
New Orleans Police are seeking help from the public to identify persons connected with a recent shooting investigation. Authorities say these individuals may have important information but are not suspects.…
The Governmental Affairs Committee in New Orleans reviewed several board appointments and discussed updates to rules about temporary alcoholic beverage permits during its April meeting. The new ordinance aims to…
The City of New Orleans announced early gains tackling its inherited budget deficit through increased revenue collection and cost controls. Leaders highlighted decreased overtime expenses while maintaining essential services as…
A key Louisiana legislative committee has advanced a bill that would give New Orleans’ city leaders direct oversight over its water utility. Mayor Helena Moreno called it an important step…
The City of New Orleans has opened its annual short-term rental license renewal period starting April 19. Property owners must meet registration requirements and respond promptly if selected for inspection.
The City of New Orleans will use new philanthropic funding over two years for an Urban Agriculture & Food Access Plan focused on expanding healthy nutrition options while strengthening local…
New Orleans committees met jointly on April 15 to discuss changes in utility regulations and distributed energy resource programs. The meeting included reviews of updated policies affecting Entergy New Orleans…
The New Orleans Police Department has announced a planned traffic operation affecting Crescent City Connection bridge travel on April 14. Temporary closures are expected between East Bank and West Bank…
New Orleans Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in reckless driving on North Claiborne Avenue. The incident endangered pedestrians, and authorities urge anyone with…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported that Alejandro Cabrera Clemente died while detained at Winn Correctional Center after being found unresponsive on April 11. Officials say comprehensive medical care was…
In 2024, New Orleans Medicaid providers reported $10,488,941 in claims for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies, reflecting a 14.6% growth over the prior year.
Medicaid payments linked to the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) group in Violet reached $940,443 in 2024, a 22.8% uptick that illustrates evolving usage and reimbursement trends.
In 2024, Chalmette Medicaid providers billed $1,936,754 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services, marking a 9.5% increase over the prior year.
New Orleans’ Criminal Justice Committee received quarterly reports from major justice agencies on March 30. Updates included crime reduction statistics, court operations under budget constraints, juvenile program outcomes, police reforms,…
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking help from residents to identify a suspect accused of illegal dumping under an overpass. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them directly…
The New Orleans Police Department is asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault against an RTA bus driver. The incident occurred on March 27…
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