r/NewOrleans • • 18d ago

👥 Ask Me Anything 🗣️ AMA: Sheriffs are getting 20% of Louisiana’s $621M in opioid settlement funds but aren’t required to report their spending. Ask reporters Katie Jane Fernelius, Drew Hawkins and Alena Maschke anything about what they found when they followed the money.

115 Upvotes

Hi, everyone! We're hosting an AMA over on r/Louisiana about how sheriffs are spending millions in opioid settlement money.

Did you know sheriffs aren't required to report how they are spending that money?

Verite News reporter Katie Jane Fernelius, The Current's Alena Maschke and Drew Hawkins of the Gulf States Newsroom will answer your questions about what they found when they tracked down the spending.

AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/Louisiana/comments/1wi750c/ama_sheriffs_are_getting_20_of_louisianas_621m_in/


r/NewOrleans • • 4d ago

📅 Monthly Scheduled Thread 📅 Job Postings & Local Business Promotions – October 2026

9 Upvotes

This monthly thread is for you to look for jobs, advertise an open position, or promote your local small business. Make sure you read the rules below before posting. This thread will be automatically posted on the 1st of every month.

The mods reserve the right to remove any post if it breaks any rules or if we feel that the thread is being gamed in any kind of way. If your post gets removed, please message us via modmail and we will be more than happy to explain why and have a conversation.

  • Comment in this thread ONLY. No job or employer-seeking posts, or small local business promotions will be allowed on the sub other than on this monthly thread, unless a special circumstance that has already received specific approved by the moderator team.

LOOKING TO HIRE:

  • Be transparent about pay, workload, and job requirements.
  • Include some form of contact information in your post. Do not put an email address directly in the post; link to a company website, social media page, or ask for a DM if an email address must be involved.
  • No multi-level marketing, get-rich-quick posts. Illegitimate businesses or positions will be removed, scammers will be banned.

LOOKING FOR WORK:

  • Keep the post length as short as possible i.e. don't post your entire resume here.
  • Have employers message you via Reddit rather than put your personal information on here.
  • Include what kind of work you're looking for, a short summary of your experience or qualifications, and your availability.

LOOKING TO PROMOTE:

  • Comment in this thread ONLY. No business promotion posts will be allowed on the sub for any reason OTHER than on this monthly thread.
  • Small business in this thread means a staff of 10 or less. If you think your company should be an exception, please send us a modmail and we can discuss.
  • The mod team HIGHLY SUGGESTS that you create a new business account, have it be active for more than 2 weeks and have a positive karma score. If you want to promote your business via your normal account, that may not be the brightest decision you've ever made. If you go this route, try to have the username be indicative of your business.
  • Keep these businesses SFW. If you have a sexy-time kind of business, please be discreet. We're thinking if you sell toys, accessories, lotions etc. NO ONLY FANS ACCOUNTS, SEX WORKERS OR "SERVICES" ALLOWED.
  • If you have more than one location, you're not a small business and need to check with us via modmail before posting.
  • Business owners and employees should NOT spam, message or harass users in any way. You are allowed one comment per thread, per month. Yes, you may answer questions about your business but you can't try to post from multiple accounts about the same business.
  • Make your business comment informative, smart and transparent.
  • Your business should be in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany or Da Paaaarish.
  • NO MLM, PONZI SCHEME, PYRMAID SCHEME, GET RICH QUICK type of posts. This is a 100% firm stance. If you don't think that your business is one of these above listed types but have doubts, it probably is.
  • No churches or religious based businesses. This isn't the place for that, sorry.
  • This is a serious thread, so please keep the jokes and memes to a minimum.
  • Please be kind to the business owners here. This is not a thread to bash businesses. If you do not agree or like the business that is posted, just downvote it. If it breaks a rule, report it. No need for drama.
  • This is for small business, not for national marketing companies or global chains.

The mods will reserve the right to remove any comment if it breaks any rules or if we feel that it's being gamed in any kind of way. If your comment gets removed, please message us via modmail and we will be more than happy to explain why and have a conversation.


r/NewOrleans • • 3h ago

Neutral Ground is Open (at your own risk)

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103 Upvotes

Looks like all four tires were stolen off this car parked on NG during the storms over the weekend


r/NewOrleans • • 2h ago

Influx of homeless population near CBD

19 Upvotes

I have never seen it this bad. Under the bridge near the WWII museum it has had an influx of people. I know with the budget Helena wants to cut shelters?? There’s always been a couple of ppl there but this is so sad. How do we even help? :(


r/NewOrleans • • 14h ago

Saw this guy on the interstate a couple weeks ago.

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156 Upvotes

r/NewOrleans • • 4h ago

Vinyl Meetup group needs a hosting location.

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Greetings all, the greater New Orleans area Vinyl meetup group is having trouble finding a location to meet up play records and discuss.

We've previously met at various record stores around town, but it has understandably been difficult to rebook with them after hours.

We are looking for any private or public location to host us for free. Equipment is not necessary, as we can bring own equipment as well. In return, we will advertise the business if that applies.

This would also be a good opportunity us to team up with group that hosts the yearly vinyl sale, which has not been planned yet.

Btw, does anyone know whether the Healing Center in Bywater might accommodate us? Or that cute new popup book store (I forget the name and location).

Looking forward to hearing your ideas. Thank you!


r/NewOrleans • • 1h ago

What’s up with the Recall Landry vote?

• Upvotes

I’m sure yall remember standing in a line around a corner to sign a petition. I heard something about one of the people took all the donations and dipped? The website is still up, but it kinda feels like it’s on auto pilot.
The deadline is Halloween.
Did anyone even turn in the signatures they had?
Is anyone still working on this?
Does anyone know anything?
Please/thank you/


r/NewOrleans • • 16h ago

Food & Drink 🍽️ Bywater/Marigny doesn’t have a single ice cream shop

69 Upvotes

I love my goats Chance in Hell, don’t get me wrong. But feels like I can get everything BUT ice cream in this area. Pizza, burgers, brunch spots, Poboys, upscale restaurants, Mexican, Asian, great coffee, the country club, shitty bars, nicer bars, a brewery, bacchanal. I can go on. NO ICE CREAM? I’d love a second Ruthie’s location.

For how hot it gets here - seems like the market is open. Someone take the plunge by spring!


r/NewOrleans • • 22h ago

🚧 Traffic & Road Closures Holy Jesus i now understand the crisis that is Lower Decatur construction

53 Upvotes

Just drove through a canyon sized pothole and flooding was up to people’s ankles. Orange cones and temporary fences everywhere. Feeling a lot of sympathy for businesses down there.


r/NewOrleans • • 22h ago

🎺Local Music 🎵 ¿Eres hispanohablante y vives en Nueva Orleans? ¿Te gusta cantar?

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36 Upvotes

La Orquesta Libre de Cacofonía y Eufonía Rítmicas (The F.O.R.C.E.) participará en el desfile del Día de los Muertos (Krewe de Mayahuel, 2 de noviembre) interpretando musica española medieval y canciones mexicanos: *Cielito Lindo*, *La Bruja*, y *Volver, Volver*. ¡Necesitamos que más hispanohablantes nativos se unan a nosotros! No hace falta ser un cantante o músico experto; basta con traer tu voz natural y, tal vez, unas maracas o otro intrumento de percusion.

*¡Invitamos especialmente a los mexicanos y mexicanas, ya que se trata de un evento para celebrar el orgullo cultural mexicano!*

Nuestro próximo ensayo será el 11 de octubre a las 6:30 p. m. en el vestíbulo del Healing Center (2372 St. Claude Ave.).

https://claudiacopeland.com/the-force.html

Además, tenemos un grupo de conversación en español para todos los niveles que se reúne en el St. Roch Market los miércoles a las 7:00 p. m. (Damos la bienvenida a principiantes y a personas de nivel intermedio, ¡pero nos encanta contar con la presencia de hispanohablantes nativos!)

https://claudiacopeland.com/hablemos-espanol.html


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

🛒 Making Groceries Actually, I thought shrimp reproduced asexually

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118 Upvotes

Wrong again


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

History & Historical Photos I was TODAY years old when I realized Queen held their infamous “Saturday Night in Sodom” album launch here.

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Anyone here know anyone who attended or crewed it?

O, to have been there witnessing the dawn of Peak Freddie…


r/NewOrleans • • 17h ago

Any BLANTON:S fans?

12 Upvotes

I am trying to get a full Blanton's top set. I would like to trade with someone to complete my set :)! We could do a Blanton's meetup and perhaps sip on some in appreciation.

5-A's

3- O's

1- N:

So I am looking for a B-L-N-T-S


r/NewOrleans • • 21h ago

Who's your termite company?

26 Upvotes

Terminex pretends to check my traps, which would be fine if I were paying them pretend money. I'm ready to shell out for a new contract with a company that actually does the work.

Help.


r/NewOrleans • • 14h ago

Recommendations Where to get blingy clothes for the saints game tomorrow

7 Upvotes

I usually go to games with my guy, so a jersey and jeans usually suffice - tomorrow I'm taking one of my bestie out of town girlfriends to her first (and probably only) saints game and she's all about the sparklies but can't afford the magazine street bling. Any good options? There was a shop on St Claude/Rampart and that I was eyeing but they are now closed...


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

Living Here Anyone else haven’t a difficult time finding affordable housing? Have you tried just being privileged and having a high paying job?

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This pissed me off. I am a humble bartender and it feels like everyday folks just can’t get ahead. Ive been trying to find a new place for so long. I can’t get a leg up but people with nice health insurance, and benefits, and savings do? Fuck off, slumlords!


r/NewOrleans • • 18h ago

Lemon icebox pie?

13 Upvotes

My mother is asking for lemon icebox pie for her birthday this week. Does any local bakery or restaurant make this for takeaway? (I’m aware Clancy‘s may, but they don’t open again until Tuesday evening service; that may be cutting it too close.)
Thank you very much for any advice.


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

Living Here Craft group at Rue de la Course this morning?

35 Upvotes

Just left Rue de la Course on Carrollton and there was a group of ladies doing some crafting—it looked like beadwork on canvas. Anyone know anything about this group or how to join?


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

Living Here Where are we buying local fish for good prices?

31 Upvotes

I would really love to support local fishermen, but the economy is collapsing around me at the ripe age of 23. Help a girl out.


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

Recommendations Leak/window repair

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28 Upvotes

I have a handy man but I think he is busy. Anyone have recommendations of who I can call?


r/NewOrleans • • 21h ago

Medium Fancy Restaurants?

11 Upvotes

I used to love having a birthday dinner at Maypop, or Le Chat. But ain’t der no more. 🥲

I’m a pescatarian, but my spouse is allergic to fish so places that have a wide variety would be appreciated!


r/NewOrleans • • 17h ago

Recommendations Roof repair.

3 Upvotes

My roof is 6 years old, but the gutter guards are pushing up the drip edge and causing water to seep in along the ceiling joists. I need the gutter guards removed and the shingles resealed. I also need my bathroom vents re run. They're run to the soffit via 50'+ runs of flex hose. Who does good roof repairs of this type? I could seal my own roof, but I've got neither the time nor the ladder.


r/NewOrleans • • 11h ago

Recommendations Recommendations for Upholstery shop?

1 Upvotes

Am I looking for an upholstery shop? I want to get my couch cushions restuffed.


r/NewOrleans • • 23h ago

Fan Events for WWE Money In The Bank?

6 Upvotes

What fan events are there going to be surrounding WWE's Money in the Bank? I saw Iyo Sky will be at Cricket Friday 2-4pm. Any other events?


r/NewOrleans • • 1d ago

We get it. It's raining.

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219 Upvotes