New Orleans seeks DJs for Mardi Gras 2026; the city will pay a minimum of $200 per hour from funds raised by GNODF, with applicants needing to supply equipment and have a clean record. Submissions close on January 30.

The American Job Center is hosting a job fair for CDL drivers in Jefferson Parish this Thursday, with on-site interviews for attendees with resumes and proper licenses.

JeffCAP organizes a LiHEAP outreach meeting in Kenner for residents seeking energy bill assistance, requiring various documents for eligibility assessment.

State budget documents and reporting show an $82M jump in corrections funding tied to longer sentences, rising inmate medical bills and a planned Angola expansion.

A LaPlace patrol deputy stopped a home burglary on Elmwood Drive and arrested two teenagers.

Work has begun at the long‑vacant Bywater naval site, launching a phased plan for 294 affordable apartments, ~30,000 sq ft of retail and a NewLab innovation hub.

A man died in an RV fire in Louisiana; authorities are investigating and highlighting risks of lithium-ion batteries and the need for working smoke alarms.

The St. Charles Parish Council discussed funding for emergency services, infrastructure projects, and cost-saving measures during a meeting with public engagement.

A Deltona owner says her Yorkie fled and was killed after teens allegedly kicked in her door during a TikTok 'door kick' stunt. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says it's pursuing charges.

Mayor Helena Moreno has vowed to fight a proposed data center in New Orleans East, joining residents worried about power, water and neighborhood impacts. The plan would need rezoning and faces growing pushback.

A Metairie man, Scott Sanders, died after his vehicle hit a billboard pillar in St. Bernard Parish; seatbelt use and crash cause are under investigation.

New Orleans man indicted for intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine, facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted.

A federal inmate who was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish custody in December was re-arrested Friday by U.S. Marshals, reigniting scrutiny of the jail’s operations. The capture spotlights long-running infrastructure and staffing questions at the Orleans Justice Center.