By Kristine Froeba, Gentilly Messenger Our New Orleans elders and those who respect the old guard serve oyster dressing with their roast turkey. I wouldn’t dream of Thanksgiving without it. However, an influx of newcomers might be changing the menu....
The NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals on Friday (Nov. 17) arrested Raymond Coats, 20, in the killing of Calvin “C.J.” Brown Jr, a letter carrier and reggae DJ, the New Orleans Police Department reported. Brown was...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist For the past month, the candidates still in the running for parish and statewide offices have been pulling out all the stops to encourage voters to cast their ballots in Saturday’s (Nov. 18) elections. Only...
City Government / public safety / Traffic & Construction
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 1, 2023
Lane closures for roadwork in the Dillard neighborhood will continue for another month, the city announced Wednesday (Nov. 1). Department of Public Works contractor, Barriere Construction Co. is continuing to implement a series of lane shifts to accommodate roadway restoration...
By Kristine Froeba, Gentilly Messenger Our New Orleans elders and those who respect the old guard serve oyster dressing with their roast turkey. I wouldn’t dream of Thanksgiving without it. However, an influx of newcomers might be changing the menu....
The NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals on Friday (Nov. 17) arrested Raymond Coats, 20, in the killing of Calvin “C.J.” Brown Jr, a letter carrier and reggae DJ, the New Orleans Police Department reported. Brown was...
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist For the past month, the candidates still in the running for parish and statewide offices have been pulling out all the stops to encourage voters to cast their ballots in Saturday’s (Nov. 18) elections. Only...
City Government / public safety / Traffic & Construction
by Gentilly Messenger · Published November 1, 2023
Lane closures for roadwork in the Dillard neighborhood will continue for another month, the city announced Wednesday (Nov. 1). Department of Public Works contractor, Barriere Construction Co. is continuing to implement a series of lane shifts to accommodate roadway restoration...
A man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 18) at a Franklin Avenue gas station, the New Orleans Police Department reported. At 5:24 p.m., NOPD Third District detectives responded to a call of a shooting in the 3400 block of...
The 40th annual Night Out Against Crime will take place Tuesday (Oct. 17). The Night Out Against Crime in New Orleans is a community-wide event to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase the support of local, state and...
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying and locating the perpetrator of an aggravated criminal damage to property incident that occurred on Sept. 22 in the 2400 block of Dreux Avenue. Just before 5 a.m. on Sept....
By Danae Columbus, opinion columnist With early voting set to start on Saturday (Sept. 30), it’s now-or-never time in this season’s campaign cycle. Many mainstream candidates in the race for governor campaigned in metro New Orleans on Tuesday (Sept. 26)....
community meetings / Land Use & Development / Parks & Recreation
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 22, 2023
City Park is beginning an 18-month master-planning process to guide the next 100 years of development in the urban oasis. Throughout the planning process, park officials will offer opportunities for the public to learn about design ideas and provide feedback...
Join us as we will soon celebrate National Archives Month 2023, hosted by Chelsey Richard Napoleon, Clerk of Civil District Court! Highlighting Free CLE Seminars for more rich history of New Orleans. Tours will be offered throughout the month of...
Coworking is BACK at Propeller! As we start the new school year, we’d like to welcome you to start a new work quarter at our newly renovated coworking facility at 4035 Washington Avenue! Our extensive renovations to our kitchen, meeting...
A woman was killed Tuesday (Sept. 19) while riding a motor scooter on Franklin Avenue, the New Orleans Police Department. reported. The fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at the intersection of Franklin and Filmore at about 5:45 p.m. Police determined that...
