In New Orleans, the police superintendent is appointed by the mayor. With Mayor Cantrell’s term ending soon, it remains unclear whether her successor will retain Kirkpatrick.

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans mayor is out of town to attend a conference in New York. Mayor LaToya Cantrell is in New York City for the National African American Mayors Conference.

Mayor Cantrell, city council at odds again; renown New Orleans glassblower retires; fisherman remembers boat lost to Katrina By Bob Pavlovich , Alana Schreiber Published July 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM CDT ...

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in New York City for African American Mayors Association presentation by: Alexis Ware Posted: Jul 23, 2025 / 11:37 AM CDT Updated: Jul 23, 2025 / 11:37 AM CDT ...

Hours after the New Orleans City Council voted to override the mayor's emergency trash declaration for the French Quarter, the City of New Orleans fires back. In a letter, publicized at 4 PM, the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has traveled to New York City to participate in a presentation on digital inclusion. White Linen Night returns to New Orleans Arts District ...