2026 property tax bills are in the mail and posted online. Here’s what Orleans Parish owners need to know about fees, drop-offs and the Feb. 28 deadline.

New Orleans is under a severe cold warning, expecting single-digit wind chills and advising safety measures for frostbite, hypothermia, and frozen pipes.

A ceremony celebrated local entrepreneurs who completed the Kauffman FastTrac Program, with discussions on the program's impact on over 200 entrepreneurs, offering resources and training to advance small businesses.

The St. Charles Parish Council is set for a meeting with resolutions on canal cleaning, parking, and water projects. It will be broadcast live, with a full agenda and community participation encouraged.

The St. Charles Parish Council meeting on January 26, 2026, will discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including Primrose Canal clean-up and "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" signs on Weinnig Drive.

Jefferson Parish's Household Hazardous Materials event was a success with 500 locals disposing of 30,000 lbs of hazardous materials, showing rising environmental consciousness.

The Louisiana DOTD completed major upgrades on the US 190 Bridge and Widening Project in St. Tammany Parish, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety.

Westbound I-10 on-ramps at Chef Menteur Hwy in Orleans Parish closed overnight for guardrail installation; DOTD advises caution and planning for detours.

St. Charles Parish prepares for cold weather, with temperatures potentially dropping into the 20s. Officials coordinate with the National Weather Service and urge residents to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants.

NOPD seeks public help in finding a hit-and-run suspect from a November 17, 2025 incident that seriously injured a teenager. The suspect drove a black Kia sedan and fled the scene. Tips can be sent to NOPD or Crimestoppers.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has introduced the Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy, aiming to synchronize public and private efforts to elevate the state's position in the energy economy.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for New Orleans, including a mix of fog, sun, showers, and potential thunderstorms along with temperature fluctuations.

Carrollton Ave on-ramp will have lane closures due to construction, with guardrail installations on Jan 26-29 and concrete paving on Jan 31, causing potential delays.