Jefferson Parish landfill was temporarily closed due to a power outage after severe weather, with services expected to resume the following day, per the parish website.

St. Tammany Parish Public Works Director Jay Watson educated Magnolia Trace Elementary Student Ambassadors about local government, infrastructure, and public service, fostering civic engagement and leadership skills.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offers a $3,500 reward for information on the illegal killing of a 375-pound black bear in Concordia Parish.

St. Bernard Parish announced a collaboration with the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor at a ceremony on December 7.

Louisiana Governor Landry appointed Jarrod J. Coniglio as the new Secretary of Revenue, with Brandea Averett and Catherine Logan receiving promotions within the department.

Boudreaux’s Jewelers invests $4M in its Mandeville flagship store expansion to become a leading jewelry manufacturing hub in Louisiana, promising new high-wage jobs.

Entergy schedules a power outage in Garyville on Dec 16, from 8 am to 4 pm for utility work, affecting several streets as posted by St. John the Baptist Parish.

The St. John the Baptist Parish held its fourth annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon, featuring music, bingo, a Santa visit, prizes, and festive cheer for the senior community.

St. John the Baptist Parish is hosting a blood drive on December 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to encourage life-saving donations during the holidays.

Destrehan residents are invited to a groundbreaking event on December 9 for a $10 million drainage project aimed at improving water flow to the Destrehan Pump Station No. 2.

Road closures in Destrehan affect commuters, with Jonathan Street closed and alternatives suggested. Construction on Ormond Center Court and lane closures on LA 3127 require detours through 2026.

New Orleans City Council launched a "Know Your Rights" portal in response to Operation Catahoula Crunch, to report abuse by immigration officers and educate residents.

A man, Justin Stout, died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisiana after his truck struck a utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt and impairment is not ruled out. LSP stresses the importance of seatbelts and obeying speed limits.