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Congressman Carter Praises $1.4 Billion In Broadband Funding for Louisiana

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $1,355,554,552 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help close the digital divide

NOPD Searching for Suspects in Business Burglary

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

The NOPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection with a business burglary in the Third District.

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Sixth District

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred on June 25, 2023, in the 2700 block of Dryades Street that left one person dead and a second injured.

Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana Congressional Map

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released the following statement in response to United States Supreme Court case Ardoin v. Robinson, acknowledging that the court took the case in error

Record Number of Excessive Heat Warning Issued for City of New Orleans

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in the New Orleans area for Thursday, June 29, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for Essence Festival and Fourth of July Events

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

The City of New Orleans today announced the public safety preparations underway in advance of the Essence Festival of Culture and Fourth of July events.

City of New Orleans Announces Overnight Cooling Center, Heat Relief Resources for the Weekend

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 29, 2023

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in the New Orleans area for Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Congressman Carter Celebrates $24 Million for New Orleans Public Transit

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) $24,826,905 for the final design and construction of the Downtown Transit Center and connecting transit corridor

Two Alarm Fire Displaces Four Residents

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 8:49 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched on a report of a house fire at 3100 Rue Parc Fontaine in Algiers.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued for City of New Orleans

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in the New Orleans area for Tuesday, June 27 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Reps. Carter, Fletcher, Mace, and Weber Launch Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.), Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-Tx.), Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-Sc.), and Congressman Randy Weber (R-Tx.) have launched the bipartisanFlood Resilience Caucus to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage

Congressman Carter Statement on the Passing of Philip M. Baptiste

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released the following statement after hearing of the passing of New Orleans legend Philip M. Baptiste

Nola Reporter area weekly mass times

By Nola Reporter | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Nola Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Nola Reporter area weekly mass times

By Nola Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Nola Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

New Orleans doctor: 'Allergies and sinus problems go hand in hand'

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

Summer is quickly approaching, and it's almost time for travel, backyard barbecues and spending time in the warm weather.

Congressman Carter Issues Statement in Response to Allen v. Milligan

By Nola Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released the following statement in response on June 8, 2023 United States Supreme Court ruling in Allen v. Milligan