Plaquemines Parish is promoting ALERT Plaquemines, an emergency alert registration service, by hosting events to assist residents in signing up to stay informed during emergencies.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office posthumously awarded Sergeant Bubba Stipe a Life Saving Award for saving an infant's life in April 2024. His family accepted the award.

Haptech, Inc. is expanding in New Orleans, creating jobs and partnering with the LED's FastStart program to train a local tech workforce, while innovating military training.

New Orleans reminds landlords of the Healthy Homes Certificate compliance deadline on June 15, with late applications incurring a $50 fee. Enforcement will follow the registration period.

The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness as the 2025 hurricane season begins, advising people to update emergency plans, stock supplies, and stay informed about weather warnings.

The Jefferson Parish Library is hosting culinary events in June, featuring Chef Nora Wetzel and mixologist Elizabeth Pearce, with savory French dishes and punch making demonstrations.

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.