The commission found Cantrell violated the Louisiana constitution and New Orleans Civil Service rules with her interference. The ruling came a month after Cantrell refused to answer questions on the ...

A new report from the New Orleans Civil Service Commission finds that New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tried to manipulate police department promotions.

The Police Association of New Orleans will seek back pay for the officers who had their promotions stalled in November 2024.

In aiding a controversial candidate's shot at a promotion, Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick told officers, "Mayor Cantrell was the boss ...