Gretna Police announced Operation Save A Life, providing free smoke alarm installations until May 1, 2026, aiming to improve fire safety awareness and prevent fire-related injuries and deaths.

Plaquemines Parish announces waste service hiatus over New Year's, with government buildings and compactor sites closed from Dec 31 to Jan 2, and no garbage pickup. Trash bins provided outside gates; services resume Jan 5.

The St. Charles Parish water treatment process involves drawing water from the Mississippi River, treating it for quality and clarity, and responsibly managing byproducts in accordance with environmental regulations.

St. Charles Parish offers a Christmas Tree Recycling Program for residents to dispose of their natural Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way for coastal restoration.

New Orleans is experiencing widespread dense fog with visibility down to a quarter-mile, high humidity, and warnings for motorists to drive carefully.

Plaquemines Parish announces a disruption in garbage collection and government services due to the New Year holiday, with bins provided for waste disposal.

St. Charles Parish has announced multiple road and lane closures, with detours in place due to roadwork and utility work, affecting travel for drivers in the area.

NOPD seeks public help to find Jaleel Green, a suspect in Christmas Day domestic violence incidents involving assault and battery. A warrant is issued for his arrest.

A crash on I-10 East near M.P. 218 caused delays, with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office clearing the left lane blockage and reopening all lanes later.

A vehicle crash on I-310 north at the bridge in St. Charles Parish caused injuries and traffic delays, with authorities diverting traffic and informing the public via social media.

A two-car crash in St. James Parish, LA, on Christmas morning resulted in four deaths and two injuries. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the cause, which may include impairment.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of visibility below a quarter mile.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office nostalgically compared past and present personal transportation, noting e-bikes and e-scooters follow the same rules as bicycles in Louisiana. Their post provided a safety checklist for riders.