From a 47-year low of 120 reported murders in 2019, an eruption of violence peaked in 2022 with 265 murders, a post-Katrina high. And more than halfway through 2025, preliminary NOPD data indicate ...

Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking the state’s Supreme Court to overturn two previous losses she’s suffered in her legal campaign against Anne Breaud.

The Cantrell administration originally selected Henry Consulting for the seven-year, $73 million contract to pick up trash in the French Quarter.

The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to calls for growth.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell attends conference in NYC to present on digital inclusion impacts. She will return to New Orleans later this week.

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has traveled to New York City to participate in a conference on digital inclusion.

The New Orleans City Council voted Thursday morning to override two recent vetoes by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, restoring key funding for the redevelopment of Charity Hospital and French Quarter ...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill accuses New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell of abusing emergency powers to push an invalid sanitation contract.

Ms. Lauryn Hill hit the Essence Festival stages at around 2:30 AM local time on July 5 but organizers say it was no fault of her own.

The New Orleans City Council voted five to one to override Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s emergency declaration, allowing Henry Consulting to take over trash collection in the French Quarter.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell 'stands firm' with emergency trash contract Following months of dispute with IV Waste, Cantrell awarded Henry Consulting the contract ...