Teachers across Jefferson Parish say rising student misbehavior has led to injuries and renewed debate over discipline and supports.

UMC nurses have scheduled a five-day picket starting Friday, May 1, accusing hospital leaders of bargaining in bad faith while contract talks stall. The walkout marks another escalation in a long-running dispute.

A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect Sunday from Lake Hermitage to the Port Sulphur water plant after crews found a broken line. Officials and the contracted operator say testing is underway.

A new partnership with the Jefferson Community Foundation and parish council funds, matched by state dollars, aims to unlock more publicly funded early-learning seats. Leaders say outreach will prioritize bilingual and low-income families.

A precautionary boil water advisory covers Paris Road in Chalmette after emergency repairs; residents should boil water before drinking or cooking.

The governor’s victims‑advocacy office handed families a final plan for a permanent Bourbon Street memorial to honor the 14 people killed in the Jan. 1, 2025 attack. The recommendation now moves toward the governor’s office and contracting steps.

Archbishop James Checchio and Gayle Benson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome, raised his family’s New Orleans ties and got permission to name the cathedral rectory in his honor.

A leaked recording that appears to capture the Denham Springs fire chief using a racial slur sparked an emergency board meeting and community outrage. Trustees say they will consult counsel before deciding.

The Doug A. Brooks Family Donor Fund Clubhouse is headed to Covington at 626 W. 29th Ave — an 8,486 sq ft site with STEM, art space and a gym for kids 6–18.

Orleans Parish Communications District will start using AI agents to triage some 311 calls, building on tools already used on 911. Experts urge transparency and oversight.

A federal judge dismissed a suit alleging The Willow School’s entrance exam excludes students with disabilities; the family says it will appeal. The ruling leaves selective schools' screening rules intact for now.

Bankruptcy filings climbed in Louisiana and nationally in 2025; New Orleans lawyers say quick legal help can cut costs and preserve options.

City crews plan to clear a small Bywater encampment near the Industrial Canal as redevelopment and a new wharf park move ahead. Outreach teams will offer vouchers, but funding limits complicate rehousing.