Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued a Stay Home Mandate, a guidance document from the City Health Department that takes its legal force from the proclamation issued on Monday of this week. “We are hereby mandating that residents stay home whenever possible, going out only for critical needs. We are telling our people and our businesses […]
Gov. Edwards on Thursday signed an update to his Public Health Emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 outbreak, which waives some education requirements in the law and also suspends some laboratory requirements to speed the process of coronavirus testing, among other things. Click here to read the proclamation update. “The pace of testing has to increase in […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today reiterates that compliance with Mayoral emergency orders is mandatory. We must prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Orleans Parish, and it is vital that residents and visitors be vigilant in avoiding gatherings and practicing social distancing. All residents and visitors should take personal responsibility to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and remain in […]
Due to precautions related to the COVID-19 response, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Karen St. Germain has announced that all OMV locations across the state will be closed effective Friday, March 20, 2020. During the closure, online OMV services will remain available to the public. Citizens may also take advantage of available Public Tag […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement, encouraging residents to observe the rules of the road to prevent crashes and injuries: “We cannot stress enough the need for safety on our streets during this critical time. Adhering to all of the rules of the road is not only about obeying the law; it’s about […]
UPDATE – The two children have been found safe. The mother and suspect, 33-year-old Latina Marie Oates is in custody. Any further inquiries should be forwarded to Laurel Police Department. The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and Laurel Police Department. Louisiana […]
The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 94 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response, March 17. The number of Guardsmen activated and equipment utilized is anticipated to increase until the situation is stabilized. The Louisiana National Guard has […]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today announced that, response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of New Orleans is waiving fines, fees, interest and penalties on sales tax payments due to the City for 60 days. In addition, the City will extend the renewal period for ABOs up to 30 days without penalty. “The impacts of COVID-19 […]
Louisiana Law Enforcement has issued the following statement on COVID-19 emergency proclamation restrictions. Louisiana State Law (RS 29:724) gives the Governor authority to set restrictions on gatherings and businesses in the interest of public safety and to prevent spread of COVID-19. These proclamations and declarations have the power of law. As such, local, parish, and […]
NOPD officers are searching for Wardell Claverie (DOB: 09/14/1999), who is wanted for his alleged involvement in an aggravated assault with a firearm and simple assault incident that occurred in the Fourth District. On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at or around 5:48 p.m., Claverie reportedly arrived to the victim’s residence located in the 1600 block of […]
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