News and Events
Warden at New Orleans jail steps down, Sheriff Michelle Woodfork taps former state prison leaders
By Blake Paterson
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
September 21, 2026
The Story The top administrator at New Orleans’ jail stepped down on Friday, ending a two-year stint as Sheriff...
New Orleans Levee Study Targets 200-Year Storm Protection, Years Away
By Jackie Ramirez-Lopez
Source: Hoodline
September 18, 2026
The Story New Orleans is moving forward with a $3 million study to figure out what it would take...
Bond Commission Approves Omni Headquarters Hotel Financing
By Kelly Hite
Source: Biz New Orleans
September 17, 2026
The Story The Louisiana State Bond Commission unanimously approved key financing agreements for the planned Omni headquarters hotel at...
$600M Omni headquarters hotel clears financing hurdle
By CityBusiness Staff Reports
Source: CityBusiness
September 17, 2026
The Story The Louisiana State Bond Commission on Thursday unanimously approved key financial terms for the planned $600 million...
$600 million New Orleans Omni hotel project gets key approval. What’s next?
By Rich Collins
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
September 17, 2026
The Story Louisiana tourism boosters had cause to celebrate Thursday as the headquarters hotel long sought by the Ernest...
Watch: Breakfast Briefing with Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork
On September 9, BGR welcomed Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork for a Breakfast Briefing on the challenges and opportunities...
New Orleans increases oversight of S&WB
By Bob Pavlovich and Alana Schreiber
Source: WWNO
September 10, 2026
The Story The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board needs to replace hundreds of miles of decaying pipe, but...
Mental health wing at New Orleans jail slated for November opening, Sheriff Woodfork says
By Blake Patterson
Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com
September 9, 2026
The Story The long-awaited medical and mental health wing at New Orleans’ jail is expected to open at the...
Closing in on the New Convention Center Hotel in New Orleans
By Misty Milioto
Source: Biz New Orleans
September 1, 2026
The Story For nearly a decade, New Orleans tourism officials have delivered the same warning — without a hotel...
Annual Luncheon: Taking a City to the Next Level With Mayor David Holt
July 27, 2026
Join us for BGR’s 2026 Annual Luncheon as we explore lessons from Oklahoma City’s remarkable transformation and what they...