St. John Parish Sheriff's Office invites locals to chat with Sheriff Mike Tregre over coffee and donuts at a community event aimed at improving police-community relations.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office humorously reminded residents to save 911 for real emergencies, not firework or drone complaints, ahead of July Fourth.

A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Lafourche Parish due to a main line leak, affecting drinking, cooking, and hygiene practices until tests confirm safety.

Jefferson Parish announces closures and service changes for the Fourth of July, including government offices, trash collection, and recycling programs. Some facilities will have modified hours due to the holiday and extreme heat.

Louisiana's LDWF will patrol waterways during Fourth of July weekend for Operation Dry Water, a campaign against impaired boating, emphasizing safety amid high recreational boating traffic.

NOFD urges safety over personal fireworks for the 4th of July, emphasizing the illegal status in Orleans Parish and the risks they pose, including fires and injuries.

The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter introduced a 24/7 Microchip Scanning Station to help reunite lost pets with their owners outside regular shelter hours.

The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges in Louisiana will be closed on the Fourth of July holiday but will reopen on July 5. Visitors need proper permits to use the facilities.

A water main break led to a boil water advisory in Uptown New Orleans, causing residents to boil water for safety, disrupting daily routines and sanitary practices.

ALDI opened a new supermarket in Luling, Louisiana, in a space formerly occupied by Winn Dixie, offering a variety of grocery products and unique deals.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries launched an online bowhunter education course, costing $35, to enhance skills and align with other states' certification requirements.

Valero donated $250,000 to upgrade New Sarpy Park in St. Charles Parish, matched by the local Parks and Recreation Department for a total of $500,000 for renovations to begin in 2026.

LDWF schedules public hearings to discuss expanding the CWD Control Area in Louisiana due to rising deer infections.