A veteran NOPD investigator who had worked on an FBI task force was fired after an internal probe into off‑duty details and payroll allegations. The move follows inspector general reviews.

St. Tammany Parish has received $3.75 million in federal funding for flood defense, with $3.25 million for the Slidell area project and $500,000 for the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier Project.

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.

ExxonMobil has begun commercial carbon capture tied to a major Louisiana plant and is lining up several more Gulf Coast projects for 2026. Federal tax credits and new storage permits are reshaping the economics — and the controversy.

Private donations topped more than $40,000, and Mayor Moreno says the city will hire DJs to play at Gallier Hall stands during Carnival while honoring musician pay rules.

The New Orleans City Council outlined Mardi Gras 2026 parade routes, safety rules, approved measures for fiscal oversight, mandated furlough days for their staff, and enhanced security arrangements with the Sheriff's Office.

Councilmember Eugene Green praised the Orleans Parish School Board for approving the construction of the 9th Ward Stadium, signaling progress for the Upper Ninth Ward.

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.

JeffCAP organizes a LiHEAP outreach meeting in Kenner for residents seeking energy bill assistance, requiring various documents for eligibility assessment.

Road closures and detours are affecting St. Charles Parish due to construction and utility work, with various impacts on commutes and access until 2026.