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.

A two-alarm blaze at Windmill Creek South in Metairie was under control by midafternoon and no injuries were reported as investigators looked into the cause.

State budget documents and reporting show an $82M jump in corrections funding tied to longer sentences, rising inmate medical bills and a planned Angola expansion.

A two-year-old in LaPlace suffered neck and facial lacerations after a pit bull bit her and was taken to a New Orleans hospital; CPS and animal control are investigating.

Kenneth Lawson and Areion Banks pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal Justice Department grant money intended for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sentencing is set for May 13, 2026.