The first day of qualifying for a special election to fill three legislative seats representing New Orleans saw some familiar names in city politics, including the son of a former mayor, the father of ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell said he wants more financial transparency from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO). He introduced an ordinance at a ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s a battle for the top two seats on the city council, and at Trinity Catholic Church Uptown, one of the questions was who would do more to help city employees. JP Morrell is ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell claims he has obtained literal keys to the Orleans Parish jail. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office says that’s not true. OPSO, which ...

NEW ORLEANS — Almost two weeks after ten inmates broke out of Orleans Justice Center, New Orleans City Councilmembers are pushing the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s office for more financial oversight. “We ...

A tense standoff between members of the New Orleans City Council and a group of protesters calling for more protection for ...

The seat being vacated by mayoral candidate Helena Moreno has drawn two experienced state lawmakers. State Rep. Delisha Boyd has represented her West Bank district competently. Our choice for the ...

NEW ORLEANS — It’s been weeks since ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in a bold and historic jailbreak. As law enforcement continues the search for the two remaining fugitives, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Amid concerns that President Trump may deploy National Guard troops to New Orleans, local policymakers are expressing their views. New Orleans City Councilman at-large, JP Morrell ...

New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and Mayor LaToya Cantrell are at odds over banners Moreno recently hung at New Orleans’ ...