New Orleans/ Community & Society
Published on November 06, 2019
Top New Orleans news: 4 alleged gang members indicted; counterfeit pills with fentanyl on the streetPhoto: JasonParis/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New Orleans.

Mayor provides update on Hard Rock collapse, recovery effort

Mayor LaToya Cantrell said as the recovery continues, tough conversations are being had about bringing the building down.

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Civil Service Commission's lack of action on police issue upsets city leaders

The New Orleans Civil Service Commission took under advisement a request from City Hall to make all commanders in the New Orleans Police Department provisional captains.

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Ribbon-cutting held for new airport terminal

The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Aviation Board hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the new Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport terminal.

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4 alleged Byrd Gang members face racketeering charges

Four alleged members of New Orleans' Byrd Gang have been indicted on charges related to violating the Louisiana Racketeering Act and other crimes in connection with their narcotics trafficking operation based in Central City.

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Counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl now on city's streets

The Drug Enforcement Administration is alerting the public to dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans. Mexican drug cartels are manufacturing mass quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution throughout North America., authorities said.

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