Residents of St. Charles Parish held their 40th annual commemorative march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured in a video shared on Facebook.

Hymel's Florist, a family-run business in LaPlace, is known for artistic floral arrangements and gifts. They offer local and nationwide delivery and are commended for their role in the community.

The Summer Work Experience Program by Let's Work River Parishes is accepting applications for young adults aged 18-24 in St. Charles Parish to gain skills and experience. Deadline is March 1.

The article covers multiple road closures in St. Charles Parish due to construction, detailing closures on Hwy 628, Jonathan Street, and Ormond Center Court, with alternative routes and allowances for emergency vehicles.

New Orleans Health Department offers free vaccines without requiring insurance or ID at Genoa Healthcare. Open weekdays, the initiative lasts until March 2026 and includes flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and shingles vaccines.

New Orleans receives a $25,000 grant from the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to combat childhood hunger, which affects a third of kids in Orleans Parish.

New Orleans seeks DJs for Mardi Gras 2026; the city will pay a minimum of $200 per hour from funds raised by GNODF, with applicants needing to supply equipment and have a clean record. Submissions close on January 30.

St. John the Baptist Parish provides residents with options to recycle Christmas trees either through curbside collection or by dropping them off at the Parish Recycle Yard.

The American Job Center is hosting a job fair for CDL drivers in Jefferson Parish this Thursday, with on-site interviews for attendees with resumes and proper licenses.

The St. Charles Parish Council will meet on February 9, 2026, to discuss cost-reductions for a water main project, zoning changes, support for firefighters, and a courthouse electrical project.

Jefferson Parish's Christmas Tree Recycling event collected 3,700 trees to fight coastal erosion, showcasing community engagement in environmental conservation.

New Orleans activates a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon along the Lafitte Greenway to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and educates the public on its use.

The German Coast Farmers Market is hosting a child-friendly Mardi Gras parade, the 'Kids Krewe du Market Parade,' featuring activities and live music on February 7, starting at 10 a.m.