Lt. Jason Mire graduated from the FBI National Academy, enhancing his skills in leadership, communication, and fitness, as celebrated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deputies from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office were awarded Life Saving Medals for their emergency interventions, recognized in a ceremony led by Sheriff Randy Smith.

Coca-Cola Bottling of Harahan donated to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, which thanked them on Facebook, highlighting the "Hero" theme of the donation linked to the Share-a-Coke campaign.

New Orleans agencies held a "Blessing of the Fleet" at the NOPD Special Operations Division to mark the start of hurricane season and commemorate 20 years since Hurricane Katrina.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission plans to revise Special Bait Dealer's Permit rules to allow sales of live bait from licensed fishermen's boats, potentially benefiting fishermen during off-seasons.

Louisiana wildlife agents Sgt. Cupit and Agent Lemoine received the 2024 Conservation Officers of the Year award for their investigative work, including solving an illegal bear killing case.

New Orleans has launched an amnesty program to help people with overdue parking and traffic fines pay without late fees, running until August 31 and managed by PromisePay for easy and interest-free payments.

Elderly residents attended the Healthy Aging Summer Kickoff at Desire/Florida Multiservice Center, with fitness classes, health screenings, and an educational expo hosted by Fit NOLA at NORD.

New Orleans East residents are advised to boil water after a valve failure caused a pressure drop, prompting safety measures against potential contamination.

St. Charles Parish marks the start of summer and hurricane season, urging residents to prepare and stay informed, advocating for generator checks, insurance reviews, and following law enforcement media outlets and app for updates.

Jonathan Vazquez, a consistent attendee at Morris Jeff High School, won a new 2025 Toyota Corolla LE in a raffle celebrating perfect school attendance in New Orleans.

The 2025 Spotlight Louisiana Awards recognized local businesses for their contributions to the economy at a ceremony attended by Governor Jeff Landry.

The New Orleans city announcement details the short-term rental license renewal process, with a deadline of June 30, 2025, and specifics on application requirements and timelines.