St. Charles Parish Council to Discuss Infrastructure Bonds and Engineering Projects on November 17
St. Charles Parish to discuss key ordinances affecting infrastructure and finances at a council meeting on November 17, 2025. Public participation is encouraged.
New Orleans Breaks Ground on $32.4 Million St. Bernard Neighborhood Campus, Aims to Bolster Flood Resilience
New Orleans begins a $32.4 million flood resilience project at St. Bernard Neighborhood Campus and Willie Hall Playground to combat urban flooding and improve community spaces.
New Orleans Introduces Energy Benchmarking Requirements for Large Buildings to Combat Climate Change
New Orleans is enforcing an ordinance requiring large buildings to report energy use, with a list of affected properties available. Compliance begins in 2026 for buildings over 50,000 sq ft, with webinars and resources provided to help owners.
Fort Polk-Vernon Wildlife Management Area Partially Reopens During Federal Shutdown
Fort Polk-Vernon WMA in Louisiana partially reopens during the government shutdown as per LDWF, with specific areas available to the public on select November dates.
79-Year-Old Harahan Resident Fatally Struck at Jefferson Highway Intersection, Investigation Underway
An elderly man, Phillip Harris, was fatally hit by a vehicle while crossing Jefferson Highway in Jefferson Parish. The incident is under investigation, with no driver impairment confirmed yet.












