Suspect sought in battery by cutting

NOPD officers are searching for Barry Gillett, 54, after his alleged involvement in an aggravated battery by cutting incident in Central City.

The reporting person told police that on Oct. 1, she and Gillett were inside of her residence in the 2800 block of Philip Street, when the victim arrived and Gillett reportedly became irate.

Tonight: NORD Commission to host public forum for CEO finalists

via NORD Commission

The Executive Search Committee of the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission will host a public forum with their three CEO finalists tonight (Nov. 26) from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

The open forum will afford the public an opportunity to hear brief opening presentations from each candidate, followed by a moderated question and answer session.

Where to find deals on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a national shopping event (between Black Friday and Cyber Monday) that encourages consumers to shop local. This year on Saturday Nov. 24, millions of Americans across the country will set out to shop for holiday gifts at their favorite local businesses, according to Stay Local.

New Orleans retailers celebrate this annual event on Bayou Road, Lower Magazine, Oak Street and O.C. Haley Boulevard.

Here are some of the Uptown establishments offering deals. The specials offered by the following art spaces, shops, restaurants and markets are available exclusively on Saturday.