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.

Marshall Faulk joins Sodexo Live! as Chief Flavor Officer to curate the Super Bowl LIX menu, blending New Orleans cuisine with the event's global flair.

New Orleans' final call for Christmas Tree Recycling aims to bolster marsh protection and provide military training via tree airlifts into Bayou Sauvage Wildlife Refuge.

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated to acknowledge the dedication and service of law enforcement personnel like Sheriff Pohlmann and his deputies.

Jefferson Parish is set to host a 'Kick-off to Carnival' Bicentennial Celebration on February 11 to start Mardi Gras 2025 and honor its 200-year history with festivities and parades.

Jefferson Parish partners with GovDeals to auction surplus items like trucks and mowers from January 10 to 24, 2025, with on-site inspections prior to bidding.