Residents of Jefferson Parish participated in the Municipal General Election, with polls closing at 8pm, as local government social media accounts provided voter information.

Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) celebrated the service of Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers at a Friendsgiving luncheon, where they were recognized for crocheting items for those in need.

New Orleans offers a late fee amnesty program for overdue parking and photo safety citations, excluding police-issued moving violations, until November 30, 2025.

New Orleans' DPW highlighted America Henry, a dedicated tow truck operator, for his exceptional service and reliability in the city's Parking & Towing Division.

New Orleans' Department of Public Works is engaging with community members to discuss infrastructure projects and priorities, fostering civic involvement and transparency.

New Orleans advances mobility and safety projects, including a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Broad Street and the Morrison Road Improvement Project.

The NWS forecasts fair weather for New Orleans, with sunny skies and high temperatures around 80°F, but advises caution for patchy fog at night and early morning.

St. Charles Parish announces a temporary road closure at Barton Avenue and U.S. Highway 90 on November 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for railroad crossing repairs by BNSF Railroad.

New Orleans man Ryan Johnson has been sentenced to 103 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses, as part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

New Orleans Public Works is actively enhancing infrastructure citywide, with roadwork, drainage improvements, ADA-compliant sidewalk upgrades, and FEMA-funded utility projects.

A driver was arrested in St. John the Baptist Parish for a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian, facing charges of Hit-and-Run Driving and Obstruction of Justice.

New Orleans has taken its streetlight operations in-house, improving efficiency and reducing costs, with over 51,000 lights now managed through a new system enabling real-time monitoring and streamlined maintenance processes.

Honduran Hector Mondragon-Flores was convicted in New Orleans for kidnapping, ransom demands, and assaulting a federal officer, facing potential life imprisonment.