By Sue Strachan, Gentilly Messenger Ready to get a “lump of coal” for Christmas? This signature throw — adorned, of course, this is New Orleans — is just one of the traditions returning for the Krewe of Krampus NOLAuf parade,...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist Why is Thanksgiving special? After all, the early Pilgrims weren’t such great folk. They muscled their way onto this continent and used weapons not available to its indigenous population to seize land, food and people...
The New Orleans Police Department’s Intelligence Division, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, UNO Police and the U.S. Marshals worked in concert to arrest 22-year-old Karam Mohammed Alhatel in connection with terrorizing, stalking and unlawful disruption of the operation of a school....
By Jeanne D’Arcy, Gentilly Messenger Gentilly resident Angel Omoike has always been drawn to the arts, and has taken a journey to become a professional. Her visual art — mixed media, paintings and more — will be shown at the...
By Sue Strachan, Gentilly Messenger Ready to get a “lump of coal” for Christmas? This signature throw — adorned, of course, this is New Orleans — is just one of the traditions returning for the Krewe of Krampus NOLAuf parade,...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist Why is Thanksgiving special? After all, the early Pilgrims weren’t such great folk. They muscled their way onto this continent and used weapons not available to its indigenous population to seize land, food and people...
The New Orleans Police Department’s Intelligence Division, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, UNO Police and the U.S. Marshals worked in concert to arrest 22-year-old Karam Mohammed Alhatel in connection with terrorizing, stalking and unlawful disruption of the operation of a school....
By Jeanne D’Arcy, Gentilly Messenger Gentilly resident Angel Omoike has always been drawn to the arts, and has taken a journey to become a professional. Her visual art — mixed media, paintings and more — will be shown at the...
Advertiser's Message / Events / Food and Drink / Good Works
by James Phelps · Published November 21, 2022
InspireNOLA Charter Schools will host its annual drive-through turkey and ham giveaway as part of its NOLALove initiative that launched in early October. Local politicians and community leaders will join InspireNOLA students and volunteers in distributing nearly 1,000 turkeys and...
The University of New Orleans will close Monday as the college’s Department of Public Security continues to investigate a possible threat to the campus, UNO President John Nicklow announced Sunday (Nov 20) in an email to the UNO community. Nicklow...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 19, 2022 · Last modified November 22, 2022
By Kristine Froeba, Mid-City Messenger Before and since the Americans purchased New Orleans from the French, New Orleans has remained unique and distinct, nearly 220 years later, we still spurn convention. Thanksgiving is no exception. We celebrate with oysters: Oyster...
Advertiser's Message / Events / Food and Drink / Good Works
by James Phelps · Published November 18, 2022 · Last modified November 17, 2022
InspireNOLA Charter Schools will host its annual drive-through turkey and ham giveaway as part of its NOLALove initiative that launched in early October. Local politicians and community leaders will join InspireNOLA students and volunteers in distributing nearly 1,000 turkeys and...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist It was refreshing to hear Inspector General Ed Michel tell the City Council on Tuesday (Nov. 15) about his plans to audit or investigate an important group of city departments and agencies showing a troubling...
by James Phelps · Published November 17, 2022 · Last modified November 16, 2022
InspireNOLA Charter Schools is proud to announce that Kevin Barnes, Jr. has joined the organization as Chief of Staff. He most recently served as the Managing Director of Engagement and External Relations at KIPP New Orleans Schools, which is part of...
A man was found dead on the train tracks at Peoples Avenue near Mexico Street just after midnight, apparently hit by a train. Police later discovered that the train did not kill him; he had been shot to death. On...
Advertiser's Message / City Government / Land Use & Development
by James Phelps · Published November 15, 2022
New Orleans officials are expressing frustration with Folgers Coffee Co. for refusing to pay its outstanding property taxes, which fund schools, police and a variety of critical services. Nearly two years ago, the New Orleans City Council and Orleans Parish...
