The northbound lane in the 5300 block of St. Bernard Avenue will be closed beginning Monday (May 8) for drainage work. Northbound traffic will be shifted to a single lane of traffic (see map). The closure and lane shift will remain in...
A bicyclist was struck and killed Wednesday evening (May 3) in a hit-and-run on Interstate 10 West at the exit to Interstate 610 West. At about 9 p.m., NOPD Third District Officer responded to a call that a pedestrian was...
The lake-bound and river-bound travel lanes of Press Drive between Dreux Avenue and Mirabeau Avenue will be closed for construction beginning beginning at 7 a.m. on Thursday (May 4). Closures and traffic pattern changes will remain in effect until Friday, May...
Dillard University’s inaugural baseball team won the 2023 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship on Sunday in Jackson, Mississippi. The team, who entered the tournament as the second seed, played five games in three days in the cold rain — defeating...
Advertiser's Message / Good Works / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published May 2, 2023 · Last modified May 1, 2023
As proud New Orleanians, we are thrilled to share with you all about GiveNOLA Day. This annual event is a day dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting local non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to make our city...
A 63-year-old man was found dead inside a pickup truck that plunged into Lake Pontchartrain, the New Orleans Police Department reported. On Thursday morning (April 27) around 11:40 a.m., a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck sped toward the lake on...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist The International Association of Chiefs of Police has been conducting meetings across New Orleans this week to receive public comment on what citizens want to see in their next police Chief. NOLA Messenger queried more...
The NOPD is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in the investigation of a vehicle burglary that occurred on early Monday (April 17) in the Filmore neighborhood. At about 3:20 a.m., a juvenile male wearing a light-colored hooded...
Arts, books, and music / colleges / concerts / Events
by Gentilly Messenger · Published April 17, 2023 · Last modified April 16, 2023
The Dillard University Concert Choir will render its Annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 30, at 3 p.m. The concert will be held at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 5276 Bullard Ave. The choir will feature 40 voices from across the...
flood protection and drainage / Traffic & Construction / transportation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published April 16, 2023
Sewerage and Water Board contractor Wallace C. Drennan has implemented a temporary lane closure in the 2700 block of St. Bernard Avenue between Broad and Paris streets for approximately five weeks. The closure is necessary to accommodate waterline installation work...
Advertiser's Message / business / Health and Wellness / Lifestyle
by James Phelps · Published April 16, 2023
When your car is cleaner, your mind is clearer. Having a cleaner car reduces stress, and Rich’s Wash Dat is here to help by offering unlimited plans at everyone’s budget. Convenient locations in the Earhart, Gentilly, Algiers, and Kenner areas offer...
The NOPD is requesting assistance from the public in locating and identifying two suspects in the investigation of a theft ton March 28 at the Subway sandwich shop in the 4700 block of Paris Avenue. At about 8 p.m., the...
