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News from October 2023

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Nola Reporter area weekly mass times

By Nola Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

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

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City of New Orleans, SWBNO Continue Mitigation Efforts Following Updated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Saltwater Impacts Timeline

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 12, 2023

The City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) will continue moving forward with their proposed saltwater mitigation projects for the Eastbank and Westbank, while identifying opportunities to improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability given the elongated timeline released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on Oct. 5.

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Subdivision Regulations Update Committee Meeting

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 11, 2023

The City Planning Commission's Zoning and Land Use Committee will discuss the draft Subdivision Regulations at its meeting on October 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm

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St. Bernard Parish Education: 1,340 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Nola Reporter | Oct 11, 2023

In St. Bernard Parish's school district, 17% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2021-22 school year.

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City of New Orleans Announces Activation of New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 10, 2023

The City of New Orleans today announced the activation of a new traffic signal commonly referred to as a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal located in the 400 block of North Carrollton Avenue.

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Orleans Parish Education: 4,739 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Nola Reporter | Oct 10, 2023

There were 4,739 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Orleans Parish districts in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Bernard Parish in week ending Oct. 7

By Nola Reporter | Oct 9, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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National Fire Prevention Week "Cooking Safety Starts With You"

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 9, 2023

October 8th-14th, 2023 is “National Fire Prevention Week” and the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) has been steadfast in making fire prevention and awareness a priority when it comes to the safety of our residents and visitors.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 7

By Nola Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 7, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nola Reporter area weekly mass times

By Nola Reporter | Oct 7, 2023

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

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City of New Orleans Celebrates Groundbreaking of Improvement Project at George Washington Carver Playground

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 6, 2023

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by Director of Capital Projects Administration (CPA) Vincent Smith, CEO of New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission Larry Barabino, Jr., District 98 State Representative Aimee Freeman, former State Representative Neil Abramson and community member Burnell Scales to break ground on the $777,000 George Washington Carver Playground Improvement Project located Uptown

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Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Violent Crime Reduction

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 5, 2023

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the reduction of violent crime in the City of New Orleans

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Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Passing of Russell Batiste

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 4, 2023

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement on the passing of Russell Batiste

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Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Shifts Extended for Allen Street and Pleasure Street

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 3, 2023

The City of New Orleans and Department of Public Works’ (DPW) construction contractor, Barriere Construction Company, LLC, is continuing to implement a series of lane shifts to accommodate roadway restoration work in the Dillard neighborhood.

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New Orleans doctor on sinusitis sufferers: 'They don't have all of their faculties'

By Nola Reporter | Oct 2, 2023

Sinusitis can lead to unexpected problems, including cognitive challenges. Dr. Adil Fatakia of ENT & Allergy of New Orleans said when a patient is struggling with sinusitis, there's a direct correlation with cognitive symptom issues.

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City of New Orleans Awarded $2 Million by EPA for Remediation of Former Naval Support Activity Complex

By Nola Reporter Report | Oct 2, 2023

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by City Planning Commission (CPC) Executive Director Robert Rivers, CPC Brownfields Director Kari Godchaux, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 Brownfields Section Chief Althea Foster, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Roger Gingles and Limitless Vistas Executive Director Sherry Callaway to announce and present an award of $2 million from EPA to support the environmental remediation of the former Naval Support Activity Complex (NSA) located in the Bywater neighborhood.