On Saturday (Dec. 4), “Krampus NOLAuf: Alpine Dreams on Krampus Lane” will offer a darker perspective on the Christmas holidays at the New Orleans Recreational Development Commission facility at 5420 Franklin Ave. The event is based on a tradition out...
The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible for stealing the pictured vehicle during an armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday (Nov. 20). At around 8:15 p.m. a woman was pumping gas...
By Krisitine Froeba, Uptown Messenger Oyster dressing, or farci d’huîtres, served with turkey was already an established tradition in 19th century New Orleans. “Nothing is more elegant or recherché than an Oyster Dressing,” reads the original “Picayune Creole Cookbook,” published...
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested Tiffany Davis, 28, in the investigation of an aggravated battery by shooting that occurred Saturday (Nov. 20) in the 3100 block of Elysian Fields Avenue. NOPD Third District detectives determined that an argument...
On Saturday (Dec. 4), “Krampus NOLAuf: Alpine Dreams on Krampus Lane” will offer a darker perspective on the Christmas holidays at the New Orleans Recreational Development Commission facility at 5420 Franklin Ave. The event is based on a tradition out...
The New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible for stealing the pictured vehicle during an armed robbery incident that occurred on Saturday (Nov. 20). At around 8:15 p.m. a woman was pumping gas...
By Krisitine Froeba, Uptown Messenger Oyster dressing, or farci d’huîtres, served with turkey was already an established tradition in 19th century New Orleans. “Nothing is more elegant or recherché than an Oyster Dressing,” reads the original “Picayune Creole Cookbook,” published...
The New Orleans Police Department has arrested Tiffany Davis, 28, in the investigation of an aggravated battery by shooting that occurred Saturday (Nov. 20) in the 3100 block of Elysian Fields Avenue. NOPD Third District detectives determined that an argument...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist While New Orleanians are currently enjoying glorious fall weather and the loosening of mask mandates, don’t think for one minute that the next wave of the virus won’t be heading this way with the cooler...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 17, 2021 · Last modified November 18, 2021
By Sharon Lurye, Gentilly Messenger Saturday’s election snuck up on New Orleans — after Hurricane Ida delayed voting day by a month, it would have been easy to forget that there were still crucial races for mayor, sheriff, City Council...
By Sharon Lurye, Gentilly Messenger Within a crowded field of 14 candidates, two contenders for the District D council seat managed to make it to the runoff after Saturday’s election: Democrats Eugene Green and Troy Glover. They will compete in...
Events / Festivals / Fundraisers / Parks & Recreation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 14, 2021
The New Orleans holiday family tradition Celebration in the Oaks will turn the lights on beginning Thanksgiving night (Nov. 25), and they will continue to shine through Jan. 2, 2022. City Park’s largest fundraiser has enchanted park visitors since the...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s re-election became even more of a certainty after her announcement Tuesday (Nov. 9) that she is abandoning the idea of relocating City Hall to the Municipal Auditorium in Armstrong Park. Even with...
City Government / Land Use & Development / state government
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 10, 2021 · Last modified November 14, 2021
The Gentilly Development District announced its plans Tuesday (Nov. 9) for ongoing beautification and economic development projects for the Gentilly area. Developments such as the utility art boxes and the new Welcome to Gentilly signs popping up around the community...
From Dillard University Dillard University’s homecoming parade will return to the Gentilly neighborhood for the first time since 2019 at 9 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 13). The route will take students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests from the intersection of...
Advertiser's Message / Arts, books, and music / concerts / Food and Drink / Fundraisers
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 9, 2021
The concert on the lawn at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans will feature three performances: The Hundreds Brass Band — The Original Pinettes — Charmaine Neville. Here in New Orleans, festivals play an essential role in celebrating our unique culture....
