Garyville residents are to experience a planned power outage on January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for maintenance, as announced by St. John the Baptist Parish.

St. John Parish citizens honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a march, supported by the local sheriff's office for safety.

St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for Mardi Gras with colorful parades and activities, as discussed in STPG-TV's Lifestyle, featuring local figures and encouraging community engagement with the event.

St. John the Baptist Parish will hold a Fresh Start Amnesty Day on January 17, 2026, at River Parishes Community College to help people resolve minor legal issues.

St. Charles Parish invites seniors to a Mardi Gras dance on February 12, featuring music by Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, with RSVPs due by February 9.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a new semester of its Introduction to Criminal Justice Course, promising students practical insights into law enforcement and constitutional law.

Destrehan road closures include Jonathan Street indefinitely, part of Ormond Center Court, and LA 3127 until Oct 2026. Detours are in place, with alternative routes recommended.

Plaquemines Parish Government announces closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including government buildings and suspended garbage collection, but provides alternative trash bins for residents.

The St. Bernard Animal Shelter in St. Bernard Parish has achieved a no-kill status for 2025, with a save rate of over 90%, highlighting the community and staff's collaborative efforts in animal welfare.

St. Tammany Parish residents are invited to a meeting on community development plans, including a new connector road, on January 17 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Council Chambers.

Westbound I-10 on-ramp from Morrison Rd in Orleans Parish is closing for roadwork from 8 PM to 5 AM starting January 12, requiring drivers to find alternative routes.

The Boil Water Advisory in Grand Isle, issued by the Jefferson Parish Water Department, was lifted after water pressure restoration and safe sample analysis.

The New Orleans OSD made progress in 2025 for disadvantaged businesses with better tracking, certification processes, and contract compliance training aimed at fair procurement opportunity access.