A man in his 20s was critically injured in a shooting overnight on St. Andrew Street, New Orleans police said Saturday morning. Continue reading »
Aug 052017
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A man in his 40s was seriously injured in a shooting Monday evening on Philip Street, New Orleans police said. Continue reading »
Jul 152017
Surrounded by family members, Aylin Maklansky launches her bid for the District A seat on the City Council at the Mid-City Yacht Club. (Robert Morris, UptownMessenger.com)
With filing barely closed on a competitive six-person field for the District A seat on the New Orleans City Council, Aylin Maklansky launched her campaign with a speech promising a grassroots campaign for progressive leadership in the city with a particular eye toward environmental issues. Continue reading »
Jul 152017
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Jul 052017
Daryl “Dancing Man” Young, the 2016 captain, leads the way down Freret street. The Krewe of Freret’s annual Summer Strut Second Line crosses Jefferson avenue on Freret street. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
On Friday, June 30, the Krewe of Freret led their Summer Strut Second Line down Freret street, ending at Gasa Gasa.
Blake Gabel, left, president of the krewe, Danny Sullivan, center, and Bobby Hjortsberg, right, the 2018 captain, parade down Freret street. The Krewe of Freret’s annual Summer Strut Second Line crosses Jefferson avenue on Freret street. (Zach Brien, UptownMessenger.com)
Jun 262017
A man was forced inside his Dublin Street home at gunpoint on Thursday by an assailant who took his vehicle, New Orlenas police said. Continue reading »
Jun 132017
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Maple Street Book Shop has extended its final closing sale until June 30, with all used books half off and all new books 20 percent off, and a new order of the shop’s legendary “Fight the Stupids” merchandise in stock. Continue reading »
Jun 022017
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May 252017
Mayor Mitch Landrieu plays in the Lyons Center pool after its reopening ceremony in 2013. (Robert Morris, UptownMessenger.com)
The New Orleans Recreation Department will open its summer aquatics season next week with the opening of pools across the city. Continue reading »
May 172017
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May 052017
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May 022017
Sylvanie Williams College Prep performs in the Krewe of Freret parade on Napoleon Avenue in 2016. (Robert Morris, UptownMessenger.com)
With a high-pressure school year coming to an end, the board of the New Orleans College Prep charter network is beginning a national search to find its next CEO. Continue reading »
Apr 272017
After two officers in an unmarked car were threatened at gunpoint on Fern Street in the Gert Town area last week, New Orleans police supervisors are warning them to respond to calls for service with backup, authorities said. Continue reading »
Apr 272017
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Apr 192017
A man was shot Wednesday afternoon on Danneel Street at the edge of Central City, New Orleans police said. Continue reading »
