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New Orleans is the most populous city in Louisiana and a major port located on the Mississippi River. It is coextensive with Orleans Parish and serves as a significant commercial hub for the Gulf Coast region. The city's population was 383,997 in 2020, and the New Orleans metropolitan area has approximately 1 million residents, making it the 59th-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S.

July 1900: White mobs riot after Robert Charles kills a policeman

In July 1900, white mobs rioted in New Orleans after Robert Charles, a young African American, killed a policeman and temporarily escaped. The mob killed him and an estimated 20 other blacks; seven whites died in the days-long conflict, until a state militia suppressed it.

1900: Increase in residential segregation

New Orleans experienced an increase in residential segregation from 1900 to 1980, leaving the disproportionately Black and African American poor in older, low-lying locations.

1902: French language usage in New Orleans

In 1902, it was estimated that one-fourth of the population of New Orleans spoke French in ordinary daily intercourse, while another two-fourths were able to understand the language perfectly.

December 27, 1923: End of L'Abeille de la Nouvelle-Orléans publication

On December 27, 1923, L'Abeille de la Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans Bee), the last major French language newspaper, ceased publication after 96 years.

1929: New Orleans streetcar strike and creation of the Po' boy sandwich

In 1929 the New Orleans streetcar strike occurred during which serious unrest happened, and is credited with the creation of the distinctly Louisianan Po' boy sandwich.

1938: Establishment of United Cab

Since its establishment in 1938, United Cab has operated 365 days a year with one exception.

1945: French language usage among elderly Creole women

As late as 1945, many elderly Creole women in New Orleans spoke no English.

1946: Administration of deLesseps Story Morrison

The administrations of deLesseps Story Morrison (1946–1961) saw some economic development successes, though New Orleans' growth rate continued to lag behind more vigorous cities.

1948: Streetcar Line to Desire Street Becomes a Bus Line

In 1948, the streetcar line to Desire Street was converted into a bus line.

1950: Houston, Dallas and Atlanta exceed New Orleans in size

By 1950, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta exceeded New Orleans in size, marking a shift in the urban landscape of the South.

1954: Adoption of Home Rule Charter

In 1954, New Orleans adopted a home rule charter for its mayor-council government.

1954: Brown v. Board of Education ruling

In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education ruling was made, leading to school desegregation and escalating tensions in New Orleans in 1960.

1955: End of Le Courrier de la Nouvelle Orléans publication

According to some sources, Le Courrier de la Nouvelle Orléans continued until 1955.

1956: 1956 Sugar Bowl controversy

In 1956, racial controversy surrounded the Sugar Bowl, when Georgia governor Marvin Griffin opposed the participation of Pitt Panthers African-American fullback Bobby Grier. Georgia Institute of Technology president Blake R. Van Leer defied the governor, and the game proceeded.

1960: Population decrease begins

Beginning in 1960, the population of New Orleans decreased due to factors such as oil production cycles, tourism, suburbanization, and job migration to surrounding parishes.

1960: Miami eclipses New Orleans

In 1960, Miami eclipsed New Orleans in size, even as the latter's population reached its historic peak.

1960: School desegregation and Civil Rights Movement

In 1960, tensions escalated during school desegregation in New Orleans following the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ruling. Six-year-old Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School, becoming the first child of color to attend a previously all-white Southern school.

1960: Public schools racially segregated

Public schools in New Orleans were racially segregated and remained so until 1960.

1961: Administration of Victor H. Schiro

The administrations of Victor H. Schiro (1961–1970) saw some economic development successes, though New Orleans' growth rate continued to lag behind more vigorous cities.

1964: Federal Civil Rights Act

In 1964, the federal Civil Rights Act restored key constitutional protections.

1965: Flood Control Act of 1965

After the Flood Control Act of 1965, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built floodwalls and man-made levees around a much larger geographic footprint that included previous marshland and swamp in New Orleans.

1965: Hurricane Betsy

In 1965, Hurricane Betsy exposed the limits of New Orleans' drainage system, prompting upgrades.

1965: Federal Voting Rights Act

In 1965, the federal Voting Rights Act restored key constitutional protections.

1970: Decline in population since 1803

The 1970 census recorded the first absolute decline in population of New Orleans since the city became part of the United States in 1803.

1972: One Shell Square becomes the city's tallest building

One Shell Square became New Orleans' tallest building in 1972.

1978: Super Bowl LII

In 1978, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

1979: Record Number of Homicides

In 1979, the city reached 242 homicides, breaking the record at the time.

May 31, 1980: States-Item Ceases Publication

On May 31, 1980, the afternoon States-Item ceased publication.

1980: Black-majority leadership emerges

Beginning in 1980, Black-majority leadership emerged in New Orleans, working to address entrenched socioeconomic inequities.

1980: Residential segregation

New Orleans experienced an increase in residential segregation from 1900 to 1980.

1981: Super Bowl XV

In 1981, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

1984: Establishment of the Alliance Française of New Orleans

In 1984, the Alliance Française of New Orleans, a chapter of the international Alliance Française organization, was established to promote French language and culture in New Orleans and the surrounding region.

1986: Super Bowl XX

In 1986, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

December 1989: Snow during December 1989 United States cold wave

In December 1989, during the December 1989 United States cold wave, snow fell in New Orleans, with most of the city receiving 1–2 inches.

December 22, 1989: Snowfall during the December 1989 United States cold wave

On December 22, 1989, during the December 1989 United States cold wave, most of New Orleans received 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of snow.

December 23, 1989: Temperature record at New Orleans International Airport

On December 23, 1989, the temperature at New Orleans International Airport reached a record low of 11 °F (−12 °C).

1989: Homicide Record Broken Again

In 1989, the homicide record was broken again, reaching 250.

1990: Predominantly Black and African American city

Growing into a predominantly Black and African American city by race and ethnicity since 1990.

1990: Super Bowl XXIV

In 1990, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

1991: Further Increase in Homicides

By the end of 1991, the number of homicides reached 345.

1993: Homicides Reach Nearly 400

In 1993, New Orleans had 395 murders: 80.5 for every 100,000 residents.

1994: New Orleans Named "Murder Capital of America"

In 1994, New Orleans was officially named the "Murder Capital of America", hitting a historic peak of 424 murders.

1995: May 8th Louisiana Flood

The May 8th 1995 Louisiana Flood exposed the limits of New Orleans' drainage system, prompting upgrades.

1996: Unpaid Judgments

Since 1996 the city of New Orleans has ignored more than $36 million in over 500 unpaid judgments because it chooses not to budget the funds for judgments, so judges cannot force the city to pay.

1997: Super Bowl XXXI

In 1997, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

1999: Murder Rate Drops

In 1999, the city's murder rate dropped to a low of 158.

2000: High Homicide Rate

Between 2000 and 2004, New Orleans had the highest homicide rate per capita in the U.S.

2000: Population Decline

By 2020 the census revealed the city now has a more diverse population than it did before Katrina, yet 21% fewer people than it had in 2000.

2000: The Real World: New Orleans

In 2000, The Real World: New Orleans aired.

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2000: Population 10 years after Katrina

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, the population of New Orleans had recovered to 80% of what it was at the 2000 census.

2002: Louisiana Offers Tax Incentives for Film and Television Production

In 2002, Louisiana began offering tax incentives for film and television production, which significantly increased activity and earned New Orleans the nickname "Hollywood South".

2002: Super Bowl XXXVI

In 2002, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

2004: Visitors

10.1 million visitors came to New Orleans in 2004.

2004: High Homicide Rate

Between 2000 and 2004, New Orleans had the highest homicide rate per capita in the U.S., with 59 people killed per year per 100,000 citizens.

2004: Pre-Katrina School District Performance Score

In 2004, before Hurricane Katrina, the overall school district performance score was 56.9.

July 1, 2005: Population estimate before Hurricane Katrina

The last population estimate before Hurricane Katrina, as of July 1, 2005, was 454,865.

July 2005: Household Count

In July 2005, before Hurricane Katrina, approximately 198,000 households in New Orleans received mail.

August 2005: Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans

In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina severely affected New Orleans, flooding over 80% of the city, causing more than 1,800 deaths, displacing thousands of residents, and leading to a population decline of over 50%.

August 2005: Sunset Limited Route Interrupted by Hurricane Katrina

Up until August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina struck, the Sunset Limited's route continued east to Orlando.

August 29, 2005: Hurricane Katrina and Levee Failure

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina approached New Orleans, resulting in the failure of the city's federal flood protection system. Floodwalls and levees failed, and 80% of the city flooded, leading to over 1,500 deaths in Louisiana, most in New Orleans.

September 2005: Hurricane Rita postpones repopulation efforts

In September 2005, the approach of Hurricane Rita caused repopulation efforts in New Orleans to be postponed, and the Lower Ninth Ward was reflooded by Rita's storm surge.

2005: Hurricane Katrina devastates transit service

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused widespread devastation to the transit service in New Orleans.

2005: Poverty rate

In 2005, New Orleans had a poverty rate of 24.5%, almost twice the national average.

July 2006: Population Increase

By July 2006, the population of New Orleans had increased by about 50,000 since before Hurricane Katrina.

July 2006: Population estimate after Hurricane Katrina

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of New Orleans to be 223,000 in July 2006.

November 7, 2006: Constitutional Amendment Passed

On November 7, 2006, a constitutional amendment was passed to consolidate the seven tax assessors into one office in 2010.

2006: Undocumented Immigrants

A 2006 study determined that as many as 10,000 to 14,000 undocumented immigrants, many from Mexico, resided in New Orleans.

2006: Louisiana offshore drilling revenue amendment

In 2006, Louisiana voters adopted an amendment to the state constitution dedicating all revenues from off-shore drilling to restore Louisiana's eroding coast line.

2006: Study published in Geology on subsidence

In 2006, a study was published in Geology by an associate professor at Tulane University on the topic of subsidence in the New Orleans area.

2006: Establishment of Office of Inspector General

In 2006, an ordinance established an Office of Inspector General to review city government activities.

2006: Return of conventions and college bowl games

In 2006, large conventions returned to New Orleans, and college bowl games returned for the 2006–2007 season.

2006: New Orleans Ranked Most Dangerous City

In 2006, with nearly half the population gone due to Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was ranked as the most dangerous city in the country.

2006: Work Begins on Louisiana Film & Television Studio Complex

In 2006, work began on the Louisiana Film & Television studio complex in the Tremé neighborhood.

January 2007: Residents Rally to Address Crime Problem

In January 2007, several thousand New Orleans residents marched to City Hall for a rally demanding police and city leaders tackle the crime problem. Then-Mayor Ray Nagin focused on addressing the problem.

May 2007: Hotel and motel decline

In May 2007, there were some 140 hotels and motels with over 31,000 rooms in the Greater New Orleans Area, a decline from the 265 hotels and 38,338 rooms that operated prior to Katrina.

June 2007: Hispanic and Latino American population

In June 2007, one study stated that the Hispanic and Latino American population had risen from 15,000 pre-Katrina, to over 50,000.

August 2007: Population analysis after Hurricane Katrina

A population analysis released in August 2007 estimated the population of New Orleans to be 273,000, 60% of the pre-Katrina population and an increase of about 50,000 since July 2006.

September 2007: Household Report

A September 2007 report by The Greater New Orleans Community Data Center found that in August 2007, just over 137,000 households received mail, representing about 70% of pre-Katrina population.

2007: Tulane and Xavier University study on elevation

A 2007 study by Tulane and Xavier University suggested that "51%... of the contiguous urbanized portions of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes lie at or above sea level," with the more densely populated areas generally on higher ground.

2007: Population recovery after Hurricane Katrina

By the summer of 2007, New Orleans was estimated to have regained approximately 60% of its pre-Katrina population.

2007: Tax Incentives Extended to Music and Theater Productions

In 2007, Louisiana began offering similar tax incentives for music and theater productions, leading some to call New Orleans "Broadway South".

2007: Sports teams return and new festivals created

In 2007, the New Orleans Saints returned, the New Orleans Hornets (now named the Pelicans) returned to the city for the 2007–2008 season, and a new annual festival, "The Running of the Bulls New Orleans", was created.

January 2008: Brazilian population estimate

In January 2008, the New Orleans Brazilian population had a mid-range estimate of 3,000 people.

October 2008: First World Cultural Economic Forum

The first World Cultural Economic Forum (WCEF) took place in October 2008 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

2008: New Orleans hosts the 2008 NBA All-Star Game

In 2008, New Orleans hosted the NBA All-Star Game.

October 2009: Assessment Demonstrates Growth in Academic Performance of Public Schools

In October 2009, an assessment demonstrated continued growth in the academic performance of public schools. The overall school district performance score was 70.6, a 24% improvement over the pre-Katrina (2004) score of 56.9.

2009: Decrease in Violent Crime

By 2009, there was a 17% decrease in violent crime in New Orleans, but the homicide rate remained among the highest in the United States.

2009: The Real World: Back to New Orleans

In 2009, The Real World: Back to New Orleans aired.

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2009: Tulane University's contribution to bicycle traffic

In 2009, Tulane University contributed to bicycle traffic efforts by converting McAlister Place into a pedestrian mall open to bicycle traffic.

2009: Travel + Leisure Poll Ranks New Orleans Highly

In 2009, a Travel + Leisure poll named New Orleans as the best U.S. city as a spring break destination, for wild weekends, stylish boutique hotels, cocktail hours, singles/bar scenes, live music/concerts and bands, antique and vintage shops, cafés/coffee bars, neighborhood restaurants, and people watching. The city was also highly ranked for friendliness, gay-friendliness, bed and breakfast hotels/inns, and ethnic food, but it was ranked low for cleanliness, safety, and as a family destination.

2009: New Orleans Saints Win Super Bowl XLIV

In 2009, the New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV.

2010: Primary Language

As of 2010, 90.3% of residents age five and older spoke English at home as a primary language, while 4.8% spoke Spanish, 1.9% Vietnamese, and 1.1% spoke French.

2010: Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation

As of 2010, New Orleans ranked eighth among U.S. cities in its rate of bicycle and pedestrian transportation.

2010: Merger of Criminal and Civil Sheriff's Offices

Before 2010, New Orleans had separate criminal and civil sheriff's offices, but these were merged in 2010 by Louisiana Revised Statute 33:1500.

2010: U.S. census

From the 2010 U.S. census to 2014, census estimates showed that the city grew by 12%, adding an average of more than 10,000 new residents each year following the official decennial census.

2010: Homicide Rate Drops

In 2010, New Orleans' homicide rate dropped to 49.1 per 100,000 residents.

2010: The Real World: Back to New Orleans

In 2010, The Real World: Back to New Orleans aired.

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2010: Revised Population Estimate

In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau revised upward its 2008 population estimate for New Orleans to 336,644 inhabitants.

2010: Racial and ethnic makeup

In 2010, the racial and ethnic makeup of New Orleans was 60.2% Black and African American, 33.0% White, 2.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 1.7% people of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino American origin made up 5.3% of the population.

2010: Consolidation of Tax Assessors

In 2010, the seven tax assessors in New Orleans were consolidated into one office, following a constitutional amendment passed in 2006.

2010: Largest Asian American community

The Vietnamese American community grew to become the largest Asian American community by 2010 as many fled the aftermath of the Vietnam War in the 1970s.

2011: Hispanic and Latino American population growth

As of 2011, the Hispanic and Latino American population had also grown in the Greater New Orleans area alongside Black and African American residents, including in Kenner, central Metairie, and Terrytown in Jefferson Parish and Eastern New Orleans and Mid-City in New Orleans proper.

2011: Bad Girls Club: New Orleans

In 2011, Bad Girls Club: New Orleans aired.

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2011: Demographics of Arrested Offenders and Victims

In 2011, arrested offenders in New Orleans were almost exclusively black males from lower-income neighborhoods: 97% were black and 95% were male; 91% of victims were also black.

2011: Murder Rate Climbs

In 2011, the murder rate climbed 14% to 57.88 per 100,000, rising to No. 21 in the world.

September 2012: The Advocate Begins New Orleans Edition

In September 2012, The Advocate, a Baton Rouge newspaper, began a New Orleans edition.

2012: Homicide Rate Increases Again

In 2012, New Orleans' homicide rate increased again, to 53.2 per 100,000, the highest rate among cities of 250,000 population or larger.

June 2013: Times-Picayune Resumes Daily Printing

In June 2013, the Times-Picayune resumed daily printing with a condensed newsstand tabloid edition, nicknamed TP Street.

2013: New Orleans Ends Period as "Murder Capital"

From 1994 to 2013, New Orleans was the country's "Murder Capital", averaging over 200 murders annually.

2013: Commuting by Walking or Bicycling

In 2013, 5% of working people from New Orleans commuted by walking and 2.8% commuted by cycling.

2013: Transit Service Restoration

In 2013, bus service was restored to only 35% of pre-Katrina levels, while streetcars arrived every seventeen minutes on average.

2013: Super Bowl XLVII

In 2013, the Super Bowl was hosted in New Orleans.

2014: All Public School Students Attend Independent Charter Schools

At the start of the 2014 school year, all public school students in the NOPS system attended independent public charter schools, making it the nation's first to do so.

2014: Census estimates show city growth

From the 2010 U.S. census to 2014 census estimates the city grew by 12%, adding an average of more than 10,000 new residents each year following the official decennial census.

2015: Households without a Car

In 2015, 18.8% of New Orleans households were without a car.

2015: Lafitte Greenway bicycle and pedestrian trail opens

In 2015, The Lafitte Greenway bicycle and pedestrian trail opened, and is ultimately planned to extend 3.1-mile from the French Quarter to Lakeview.

2015: LGBT population

In 2015, a Gallup survey determined New Orleans was one of the largest cities in the American South with a significant LGBT population.

January 2016: Sucré Partnership with United Cab

In January 2016, Sucré partnered with United Cab to deliver king cakes locally on-demand.

February 28, 2016: New Orleans Police Department policy change

On February 28, 2016, the New Orleans Police Department began a new policy to "no longer cooperate with federal immigration enforcement".

May 2016: NASA study on subsidence

In May 2016, NASA published a study which suggested that most areas of New Orleans were, in fact, experiencing subsidence at a "highly variable rate" which was "generally consistent with, but somewhat higher than, previous studies."

2016: Commuting Methods in New Orleans

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 67.4% of working city of New Orleans residents commuted by driving alone.

2016: Households without a Car

In 2016, 20.2% of New Orleans households were without a car, compared to a national average of 8.7 percent.

2016: Job Accessibility

In 2016, 83,722 jobs were accessible by a thirty-minute walk or transit ride.

2016: ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering study published

In 2016, a study was published by the ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering.

2016: Number of Murders

In 2016, there were 176 murders according to annual crime statistics released by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

2016: Roman Catholic population

Within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, 40% percent of the population was Roman Catholic in 2016.

2017: Ferry Service in New Orleans

As of 2017, New Orleans had continuous ferry service operating three routes, including the Canal Street Ferry to Algiers Point and Gretna, and a ferry connecting Chalmette and Lower Algiers.

2017: Major League Rugby Inaugural Season

In 2017, Major League Rugby had its inaugural season, and NOLA Gold were one of the first teams in the league.

2017: Highest Rate of Gun Violence

In 2017, New Orleans had the highest rate of gun violence, surpassing Chicago and Detroit.

2017: Rampart–St. Claude streetcar line Extension

In 2017, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority began operation on the extension of the Rampart–St. Claude streetcar line. The 15 Freret and 28 Martin Luther King bus routes were re-routed to Canal Street, increasing job accessibility.

2017: Transit Service Restoration

Through the end of 2017, only 51% of transit service (streetcar and bus) had been restored to pre-Katrina levels.

January 17, 2018: Last occurrence of 20 °F temperature

January 17, 2018, was the last time the temperature reached 20 °F (−7 °C) in New Orleans.

2018: Passengers through Armstrong International

As of 2018, Armstrong International had more than 13 million passengers and nonstop flights from more than 57 destinations.

2018: LaToya Cantrell Assumes Mayor's Office

In 2018, LaToya Cantrell assumed the mayor's office, becoming the first female mayor of New Orleans.

2018: Louisiana Joins the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie

In 2018, Louisiana became the first U.S. state to join the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, leading to New Orleans' reemergence as a center for francophone and creolophone cultures and languages.

2019: Muslim Population

As of 2019, Muslims constituted 0.6% of the religious population according to Sperling's BestPlaces.

2019: Newspapers Merge

In 2019, The Times-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate merged to form The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate.

2019: Murders increased from 2019 to 2020

In 2020, murders increased 68% from 2019, with a total of 202 murders.

2020: United States census

According to the 2020 United States census, New Orleans had a population of 383,997 people, 151,753 households, and 69,370 families.

2020: Protestant Christian denominations

According to the Association of Religion Data Archives in 2020, the city proper's largest non-Catholic bodies were the Southern Baptist Convention, the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America, non-denominationals, the National Baptist Convention, the United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the National Baptist Convention of America, and the Church of God in Christ.

2020: Hurricane Zeta

In 2020, Hurricane Zeta passed over New Orleans and was the most intense hurricane to do so.

2020: Population of New Orleans

In 2020, the census recorded New Orleans' population at 383,997, making it the most populous city in Louisiana, the second-most populous in the Deep South, and the twelfth-most populous in the Southeastern United States.

2020: Racial and ethnic makeup

In 2020, the racial and ethnic makeup of New Orleans was 53.61% Black or African American, 31.61% non-Hispanic white, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.71% multiracial or of another race, and 8.08% Hispanic and Latino American of any race.

2020: African-American Majority

Out of Louisiana's 64 parishes, it is one of six that have an African-American Majority in 2020.

2020: Muslim Population

The Association of Religion Data Archives in 2020 estimated that there were 6,150 Muslims in the city proper.

August 29, 2021: Hurricane Ida makes landfall

On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida, a category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Port Fourchon, where the Hurricane Ida tornado outbreak caused damage.

2021: Hurricane Ida

In 2021, New Orleans was affected by Hurricane Ida.

2021: Election of Susan Hutson

In the 2021 New Orleans City Election, Susan Hutson defeated 17-year incumbent Marlin Gusman to become the sheriff.

2022: Violent crime in New Orleans

In 2022, New Orleans experienced 280 murders, resulting in the highest per capita homicide rate of any municipality in the United States.

2022: Homicide Rate Skyrockets

In 2022, New Orleans' homicide rate skyrocketed, leading every major city, and the city was again declared the "Murder Capital of America". The homicide count increased to 280, a 26-year high. The NOPD dropped to under 1,000 officers.

2022: Consortium Attempts to Bring Professional Soccer to New Orleans

In 2022, a consortium started an attempt to bring professional soccer to New Orleans, hoping to place teams in the male USL Championship and women's USL Super League by 2025.

August 27, 2023: Last occurrence of 100 °F temperature

August 27, 2023, was the last time the temperature reached 100 °F (38 °C) in New Orleans.

August 27, 2023: Temperature record at New Orleans International Airport

On August 27, 2023, the temperature at New Orleans International Airport reached a record high of 105 °F (41 °C).

2024: Sheriff is Susan Hutson

As of 2024 the sheriff of New Orleans is Susan Hutson.

January 1, 2025: Truck attack in New Orleans

On January 1, 2025, a truck attack occurred in New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring 35. The attack was carried out as an act of domestic terrorism and was committed by Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

January 21, 2025: Significant Snowfall

The last significant snowfall in New Orleans occurred on January 21, 2025, when the city received 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) of snow.

2025: Super Bowl LIX

In 2025, the Super Bowl is scheduled to be hosted in New Orleans.

2025: Potential Placement of Soccer Teams

In 2025, there is a potential placement of soccer teams in the male USL Championship and women's USL Super League.