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How Calvin Duncan's election led to Liz Murrill's indictment

Louisiana's attorney general faces 16 felony counts.

Politics

The legal battle that led to Attorney General <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/07/liz-murrill-indictment-intimidation-court" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/07/liz-murrill-indictment-intimidation-court" target="_self">Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment</a> began with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/calvin-duncan-takes-office-leaves-court-cases" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/calvin-duncan-takes-office-leaves-court-cases" target="_self">Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election</a>.The big picture: Duncan, who spent 28 years in prison before being exonerated, launched his campaign for clerk of criminal court last year and quickly became the focus of several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national stories" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/us/calvin-duncan-jailhouse-lawyer-new-orleans-louisiana.html" data-vars-content-id="5f4fb9ff-d6d5-4ca9-a275-c08c1c06f540" data-vars-headline="How Calvin Duncan&#x27;s election led to Liz Murrill&#x27;s indictment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/us/calvin-duncan-jailhouse-lawyer-new-orleans-louisiana.html" target="_blank">national stories</a>.

Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans

Baton Rouge also still require emissions checks.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana scrapped brake tag" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/03/blackout-license-plates-coming-to-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="f5f3f006-5876-4657-9246-9e1b482bbfbd" data-vars-headline="Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/03/blackout-license-plates-coming-to-louisiana" target="_self">Louisiana scrapped brake tag</a>s during the last legislative session, doing away with most required vehicle inspections. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f5f3f006-5876-4657-9246-9e1b482bbfbd" data-vars-headline="Scrapped by state, brake tags still required in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> drivers are the exception to the new rule.

Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle

Murrill faces intimidation charges over a letter she sent to Mayor Helena Moreno.

The indictment of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/06/louisiana-ag-indicted-triggering-legal-standoff" data-vars-content-id="30357c1f-530b-4199-b722-0fe095fa63ae" data-vars-headline="Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/07/06/louisiana-ag-indicted-triggering-legal-standoff" target="_self">Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill</a> is the latest and most dramatic escalation in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-running power struggle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/12/louisiana-special-elections-congressional-map-town-hall?" data-vars-content-id="30357c1f-530b-4199-b722-0fe095fa63ae" data-vars-headline="Liz Murrill indictment intensifies New Orleans-Baton Rouge power struggle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/12/louisiana-special-elections-congressional-map-town-hall?" target="_self">long-running power struggle</a> between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.Why it matters: New Orleans still depends on the state for major financial decisions, meaning the deteriorating relationship could have consequences beyond the courtroom.

Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz reportedly considering New Orleans wedding

They'd join a growing list of celebrities who've tied the knot here.

Culture

Actor Zoë Kravitz and singer Harry Styles are reportedly considering getting married in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="f957516f-12a6-42ce-af6f-6bbb3d58586b" data-vars-headline="Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz reportedly considering New Orleans wedding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>.Why it matters: We love love.

Taxi rides could cost $1 more in New Orleans

Drivers asked for the surcharge to offset gas prices.

Transit

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans City Council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" data-vars-content-id="22f8798d-750f-458a-ae11-7e30531ec14a" data-vars-headline="Taxi rides could cost $1 more in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" target="_self">New Orleans City Council</a> will vote Thursday on whether to add a $1 surcharge to every taxi ride through the end of 2027.Why it matters: Drivers asked for the surcharge to offset rising gas prices and insurance costs, says Councilmember Eugene Green, who is supporting the proposal.

5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news

Plus, a pickle pop-up is getting a permanent spot.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/new-restaurants-open-as-familiar-spots-say-goodbye" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/25/new-restaurants-open-as-familiar-spots-say-goodbye" target="_self">New restaurants</a>, fresh menus and big business moves are giving New Orleans&#x27; diners plenty to talk about.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s your quick roundup.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🍴 New or in-the-works restaurants</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Respite" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/respiteneworleans/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/respiteneworleans/" target="_blank">Respite</a>: Oysters, wine and comfort food in the 7th Ward.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Procida" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/procidarestaurant/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/procidarestaurant/" target="_blank">Procida</a>: Southern Italian restaurant set to open next month in the Marigny.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Charcoal and Flames" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/charcoal_.flames/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/charcoal_.flames/" target="_blank">Charcoal and Flames</a>: Middle Eastern kebabs in Gretna.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roots Plants + Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/rootsplantsandcoffee/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/rootsplantsandcoffee/?hl=en" target="_blank">Roots Plants + Coffee</a>: Slidell coffee shop expands to Bayou Road.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eiffel Waffle Creamery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVajy4h6dl/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVajy4h6dl/" target="_blank">Eiffel Waffle Creamery</a>: Ice cream shop in Metairie.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🧑‍🍳 Menu updates</h2><ul><li>Mosquito Supper Club is adding a &quot;tiny oyster bar.&quot; (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/mosquitosupperclub/posts/pfbid0UREygPL5DuufyzipBPczvz6crwmuFDeie5v1ofSMLuFfMA6ZDwLB3TiV3HEJa6k1l" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/mosquitosupperclub/posts/pfbid0UREygPL5DuufyzipBPczvz6crwmuFDeie5v1ofSMLuFfMA6ZDwLB3TiV3HEJa6k1l" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)</li><li>Chef Amanda Perdomo is creating a dessert menu and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bread program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2HVe3Fdrh/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2HVe3Fdrh/?img_index=1" target="_blank">bread program</a> for Dolfy&#x27;s. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNxh5uj-JK/?igsh=b2F4ODNkZzZpZXh3" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNxh5uj-JK/?igsh=b2F4ODNkZzZpZXh3" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li><li>Commander&#x27;s is adding a new 25-cent martini flavor at lunch. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/4429499573995630" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/4429499573995630" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)</li><li>Smoke &amp; Honey cut ties with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coffee Science" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVu9foEYcL/?" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaVu9foEYcL/?" target="_blank">Coffee Science</a> and is creating a Greek-inspired coffee menu with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pretty Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/prettycoffeeroasting/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/prettycoffeeroasting/?hl=en" target="_blank">Pretty Coffee</a> beans. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/Daf1yiQTcZh/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Daf1yiQTcZh/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🤑 Business news</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Once Around the Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOt6N6xV9O/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaOt6N6xV9O/" target="_blank">Once Around the Kitchen</a>: Pickle and jam pop-up is getting a permanent space on St. Claude.</li><li>Broussard&#x27;s has new owners. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts sold the French Quarter restaurant to QED Hospitality, which owns Jack Rose and other spots. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/broussards-historic-french-quarter-restaurant-since-1920-now-has-new-owners/article_eb607cdf-0f8a-48bb-9ffd-e60d17e520f1.html" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/broussards-historic-french-quarter-restaurant-since-1920-now-has-new-owners/article_eb607cdf-0f8a-48bb-9ffd-e60d17e520f1.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)</li><li>Now-closed Palace Cafe is doing a pop-up lunch menu at Bourbon House all summer. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBuTHpEVtU/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBuTHpEVtU/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">Instagram</a>)</li><li>Banh Mi Boys opened a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1dLbeWjazq/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1dLbeWjazq/" target="_blank">California location</a>. The shop <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expanded to the North Shore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/banh.mi.boys.mandeville/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/banh.mi.boys.mandeville/" target="_blank">expanded to the North Shore</a> earlier this year.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🎉 Lagniappe</h2><ul><li>Delacroix was the sole U.S. restaurant representative at the U.S. Embassy&#x27;s summer celebrations in Paris. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Press release" data-vars-click-url="https://www.myneworleans.com/delacroix-chosen-as-sole-u-s-restaurant-for-paris-summer-celebrations/" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.myneworleans.com/delacroix-chosen-as-sole-u-s-restaurant-for-paris-summer-celebrations/" target="_blank">Press release</a>)</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Food &amp; Wine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foodandwine.com/best-dishes-june-2026-12009148" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/best-dishes-june-2026-12009148" target="_blank">Food &amp; Wine</a> loves Flour Moon Bagel&#x27;s Fortuna tartine.</li><li>Andrew Zimmern shares his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite crawfish spots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1R5U8jYPBV/?mibextid=wwXIfr" data-vars-content-id="06309849-8152-4ed2-a39e-79c8e0ee1422" data-vars-headline="5 new restaurants in the works, plus more food news" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1R5U8jYPBV/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">favorite crawfish spots</a>.</li></ul>

Clearview Mall demolition begins in Metairie

It's converting into an open-air shopping center with water features.

Business

Demolition of the exterior of Clearview Mall begins later this month as the property converts into an open-air space called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Clearview City Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2023/06/12/clearview-city-center-metairie-target" data-vars-content-id="57567c14-a5bc-4d18-ae59-4daaf0ba1cf4" data-vars-headline="Clearview Mall demolition begins in Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2023/06/12/clearview-city-center-metairie-target" target="_self">Clearview City Center</a>.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="See the video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1018555547207826" data-vars-content-id="57567c14-a5bc-4d18-ae59-4daaf0ba1cf4" data-vars-headline="Clearview Mall demolition begins in Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1018555547207826" target="_blank">See the video</a> of the inside demo and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renderings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2023/06/12/clearview-city-center-metairie-target" data-vars-content-id="57567c14-a5bc-4d18-ae59-4daaf0ba1cf4" data-vars-headline="Clearview Mall demolition begins in Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2023/06/12/clearview-city-center-metairie-target" target="_self">renderings</a> of the final project.</li><li>The opening date is 2028, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WDSU reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1794080844891555" data-vars-content-id="57567c14-a5bc-4d18-ae59-4daaf0ba1cf4" data-vars-headline="Clearview Mall demolition begins in Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1794080844891555" target="_blank">WDSU reports</a>.</li></ul>

Shell HQ anchors River District's next chapter

The City Council also approved zoning changes needed to build a 27-story hotel.

Shell&#x27;s new Gulf headquarters is taking shape in New Orleans&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="River District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/11/18/riverfront-development-river-district-audubon" data-vars-content-id="f3790a9b-f29b-4341-ac4e-373d5f0601f0" data-vars-headline="Shell HQ anchors River District&#x27;s next chapter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/11/18/riverfront-development-river-district-audubon" target="_self">River District</a>, with construction expected to wrap up in April 2027.Why it matters: It&#x27;s one of several projects under way in the district.

Louisiana's latest report card: The good, bad and ugly

Many of Louisiana's challenges are generational.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="0faa633f-a6c7-4695-a258-ab8a146aa585" data-vars-headline="Louisiana&#x27;s latest report card: The good, bad and ugly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">Louisiana</a> is constantly being ranked, officially and unofficially, on just about every facet of life.Why it matters: Want to know your drinking water quality, school ranking or how safe it is to walk in your neighborhood? There&#x27;s a report for that.

Scoop: Common House changes ownership, name in New Orleans

The Virginia location went through a similar change.

Members-only club <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Common House" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/05/22/exclusive-memoir-common-house-louisiana-childrens-museum" data-vars-content-id="e303867c-6caa-4c2b-a470-bf8c94f91618" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Common House changes ownership, name in New Orleans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/05/22/exclusive-memoir-common-house-louisiana-childrens-museum" target="_self">Common House</a> is changing hands and getting a new name, the owners tell Axios New Orleans ahead of a public announcement.The big picture: Common House New Orleans will relaunch as 420 Julia on Wednesday, according to a statement from Schulte Hospitality Group, Common House and Nashville-based developer AJ Capital Partners.

Officials offer lifeline to struggling French Quarter businesses

At least three businesses have closed due to ongoing construction.

<figure><img alt="New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno talks at a podium with people behind her." height="450" id="ebd78d4e-2221-4d7f-95bd-faf5d301d4e7" src="https://images.axios.com/rc0fDL2Zriyryfb7k-iES-BUDBM=/2026/06/25/1782417568126.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Mayor Helena Moreno, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and other officials held a press conference in the construction zone Wednesday to announce new support options for French Quarter businesses. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios</figcaption></figure>State and local officials are offering small business grants and marketing help for French Quarter businesses that are struggling amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ongoing construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/24/french-quarter-construction-timeline-closures" data-vars-content-id="7b21cdf4-9bf7-41e5-bb73-c12a86d2cb17" data-vars-headline="Officials offer lifeline to struggling French Quarter businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/02/24/french-quarter-construction-timeline-closures" target="_self">ongoing construction</a> on their blocks.Why it matters: At least <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three businesses have closed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/12/2-french-quarter-restaurants-close-blame-construction" data-vars-content-id="7b21cdf4-9bf7-41e5-bb73-c12a86d2cb17" data-vars-headline="Officials offer lifeline to struggling French Quarter businesses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/12/2-french-quarter-restaurants-close-blame-construction" target="_self">three businesses have closed</a> already, with others saying they are in dire straits as the city enters what is historically its slowest tourism season.

Shrine on Airline begins $28.5M renovation

Work at the Jefferson Parish stadium will take about a year.

The Shrine on Airline is about to get a nearly $30 million glow-up as local and state officials launch a yearlong renovation for the Jefferson Parish facility Wednesday.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Local leaders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" data-vars-content-id="38b000d3-ae48-4863-a898-b54bb12ce150" data-vars-headline="Shrine on Airline begins $28.5M renovation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/politics" target="_self">Local leaders</a> hope the investment is enough to entice a new tenant for the stadium, which sits on about 38 acres off Airline Highway.

GNO Inc. hunts for new CEO with Hecht role change

Hecht has led the organization for 18 years.

<figure><img alt="Michael Hecht stands among dignitaries, including former Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Congressman Troy Carter, and applauds." height="450" id="248fa45b-8f61-4e45-83df-b4e7c6330065" src="https://images.axios.com/tsulDqmPaRLvgjx9VvGZdLyk_0Q=/2026/06/22/1782141186404.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>GNO Inc. CEO Michael Hecht will step into an emeritus role in 2027. Here, he was tapped to emcee an event for former Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="d2f25ef8-aa7d-44f8-9b1c-6a84e1d418cf" data-vars-headline="GNO Inc. hunts for new CEO with Hecht role change" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>&#x27; top economic development organization is looking for a new CEO after its leader announced a role shift Thursday.Why it matters: GNO Inc. leads economic development for 10 parishes within southeast Louisiana.

Waymo's New Orleans ambitions face regulatory hurdles

Waymo currently is testing autonomous rides in the city.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/20/new-orleans-leader-has-concerns-about-waymo" data-vars-content-id="a36178f2-ee25-429e-bf6d-9d8d4cbe2a42" data-vars-headline="Waymo&#x27;s New Orleans ambitions face regulatory hurdles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/20/new-orleans-leader-has-concerns-about-waymo" target="_self">Waymo</a> likely won&#x27;t be operating an autonomous taxi service in New Orleans before 2027.Why it matters: City Council leaders began public discussions last week that could lead to laws that would regulate driverless vehicles.

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