Joni Hess is a Reporter at The Advocate. She covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a particular focus on public transportation, education technology, and law enforcement. Her work has been featured in The Advocate, Sun Herald, and NOLA.com.
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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority launched an online survey this week to gather community input on improving bus service reliability in New Orleans East, an area the agency has made a priority.
By: Joni Hess
Power has been restored to portions of the French Quarter where a transformer explosion sparked a fire and left parts of the area in the dark Saturday evening amid July Fourth celebrations.
By: Joni Hess
Authorities say Nolan Wells was last seen Saturday around 3 p.m. on the popular barrier island off the Mississippi coastline near Ocean Springs.
By: Joni Hess
Horn Island off the Mississippi Coast The search is underway for an 18-year-old who is missing after taking a trip to Horn Island with friends on the Fourth of July, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.
By: Joni Hess
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno announces new leadership changes as administration nears six-month mark.
By: Joni Hess
New Orleans ended 2025 with $67 million in its general fund budget — $130 million less than it started with earlier last year, according to the annual audit released June 30.
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno gave a rundown Monday of her first six months in office, outlining her work to manage the city's budget crisis, reform the Sewerage & Water Board and repair basic city infrastructure.
By: Joni Hess
For more than a decade, New Orleans has pondered new ways to manage stormwater in low-lying areas like Gentilly, where $141 million worth of green projects are in the queue
By: Joni Hess
As New Orleans officials weigh new cost-saving measures after withdrawing a $110 million bond sale request from the State Bond Commission, efforts made to balance the city's budget this year appear to be fruitful.
By: Joni Hess
As New Orleans officials weigh new cost-saving measures after withdrawing a $110 million bond sale request from the State Bond Commission, efforts made to balance the city’s budget this year appear to be fruitful.
