The NOFD emphasizes safety for upcoming Mardi Gras, highlighting tips on parking, costume materials, open flames, ladder use, and emergency vehicle access.

New Orleans holds a memory collection event for Lincoln Beach's history at St. Augustine High School Cafeteria, fostering a legacy through shared stories and oral histories.

New Orleans is implementing strict enforcement of parade rules for Mardi Gras 2025, reminding revelers to keep pathways clear and adhere to the ordinance on item placement.

Sodexo CDC opens in New Orleans, offering a marketplace with affordable, nutritious food, supporting the Fresh Food Initiative to combat food scarcity and enhance SNAP and WIC programs.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans Neighborhood Engagement Office have launched the "Love Your City Cleanup" to beautify the city with volunteer help.

The Krewe of Driftwood parade, a Mardi Gras celebration in Kenner's Driftwood neighborhood, features creative, community-made floats and fosters local spirit.

CATS offers free rides to warming centers for the vulnerable during cold weather, as announced by the Mayor's Office.

St. Charles Parish opens a warming shelter at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling during a cold snap, offering refuge and basic amenities, including pet accommodations.

New Orleans activates Freeze Plan in response to forecasted cold weather, advising residents to protect themselves and property, and coordinating city services and infrastructure to ensure safety.

Baton Rouge is on alert for extreme cold and possible winter precipitation, according to Mayor-President Sid Edwards. Residents are advised to prepare and stay informed through "Red Stick Ready."

New Orleans prepares for a cold snap with warnings issued about hard freeze conditions; residents are advised to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants, and to use safe heating methods.

The New Orleans Fire Department issued a press release emphasizing safety measures to prevent fires during cold weather, offering tips and free smoke alarm installations.

Jefferson Parish hosts the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with a parade and a banquet, inviting the community to honor his legacy.