The New Orleans Governmental Affairs Committee recommended expanding the missing-person alert system, made new civic appointments, discussed health coverage extensions, and deferred a decision on a media agreement due to content concerns.

Mosquitoes in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, tested positive for West Nile Virus; mosquito control actions and personal protection measures are urged.

LDWF offers a beginners' squirrel hunt workshop on November 7-8, covering hunting basics and safety. Limited to 8 adults with hunter education certification. Registration ends October 20.

Louisiana's Secretary of State released new absentee ballot instructions and a video guide to help voters ensure their mail-in ballots meet the deadline of 4:30 p.m. the day before an election.

A Madisonville woman died in a crash with a tow truck on LA 444, Livingston Parish, after her car crossed the centerline. Impairment was not suspected; an investigation is ongoing.

The article details the weather forecast for New Orleans with expectations of mild temperatures, occasional late showers, and high humidity as autumn approaches.

New Orleans Police seek public help in identifying a serial arson and theft suspect linked to a September 16 incident and other crimes since June 2025.

Patrick McManus has been arrested again for child exploitation charges, including attempted solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles.

Otravious Romel Harris, a repeat offender, was sentenced to five years of probation for a federal firearms offense, despite federal guidelines suggesting 70-87 months in prison.

Road closures in Destrehan affect local traffic as construction blocks Ormond Center Court and the ongoing closure of Jonathan Street; detours involve Bunge’s heavy haul road for emergency vehicles.

St. Charles Parish Council will discuss the allocation of $4 million in bonds and infrastructure projects on September 22, 2025, during a public meeting.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss W.R. Grace & Co.'s Industrial Tax Exemption application at a public hearing on September 22, with live-streaming options available for remote viewing.

New Orleans police are searching for two men linked to a Decatur Street auto burglary in Marigny. Surveillance photos show the suspects, and Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for tips leading to arrests.