New orleans news

Here are some recent news stories from New Orleans:

Local News

• The New Orleans City Council has approved a plan to increase the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. (Source: NOLA.com)
• The Louisiana State Museum has announced plans to reopen the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, which has been closed since Hurricane Katrina. (Source: The Advocate)
• The New Orleans Police Department has launched a new program to provide free mental health services to officers. (Source: WWL-TV)

Crime and Public Safety

• A 17-year-old was shot and killed in the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans. (Source: NOLA.com)
• The New Orleans Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a string of armed robberies in the French Quarter. (Source: The Times-Picayune)
• The city's crime rate has decreased by 10% compared to last year, according to the New Orleans Police Department's latest crime statistics. (Source: WWL-TV)

Business and Economy

• The New Orleans Saints have announced plans to build a new training facility in the city's Central Business District. (Source: NOLA.com)
• The city's tourism industry has seen a significant increase in visitors, with over 18 million people visiting New Orleans in 2022. (Source: The Advocate)
• The New Orleans Business Alliance has launched a new initiative to support small businesses in the city. (Source: WWL-TV)

Education

• The New Orleans Public Schools system has announced plans to reopen several schools that were closed due to Hurricane Katrina. (Source: NOLA.com)
• The University of New Orleans has launched a new program to provide free tuition to students who are the first in their families to attend college. (Source: The Times-Picayune)
• The city's charter school system has seen a significant increase in enrollment, with over 40,000 students attending charter schools in New Orleans. (Source: WWL-TV)

Weather

• A winter storm brought freezing temperatures and snow flurries to New Orleans, with some areas of the city seeing temperatures drop to the mid-20s. (Source: NOLA.com)
• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the city, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days. (Source: The Advocate)
• The city's stormwater management system has been upgraded to better handle heavy rainfall events. (Source: WWL-TV)