New Orleans is facing delays in replacing lead service lines due to a snag in contracting a project management firm, with concerns over funding and compliance with the LCRI mandate by 2037.

New Orleans introduces a Christmas Tree Recycling Program to aid coastal resilience by repurposing holiday trees for wetland restoration, with curbside pick-up options for residents.

New Orleans weather forecast includes showers and thunderstorms before afternoon, turning partly cloudy with cooler evening and gusty winds. Sunny and mild conditions expected towards the weekend.

Roadwork in Destrehan causes detours and lane closures on Jonathan Street and Ormond Center Court, with projects expected to last until late 2026.

New Orleans adjusts trash collection schedule for Christmas, excluding the French Quarter and DDD, with pickups delayed by one day post-25th December.

New Orleans launches a $28 million Distributed Energy Resource Program to improve grid reliability and resilience without extra costs to ratepayers, especially after Hurricane Ida's impact.

New Orleans unveils a new Power Complex to enhance drainage pump reliability through a direct connection to Entergy's power grid, marking progress in modernizing its infrastructure.

Honduran national Bryan Javier Perez-Espinoza sentenced to 21 months for illegal reentry and firearm possession.

St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes participated in weekend events honoring military members, including a wreath-laying ceremony and a speech at a deployment ceremony.

New Orleans forecast predicts a cloudy day with a chance of showers and highs of 64°F, accompanied by an East wind. Rain and thunderstorms likelihood increases towards the evening.

The LA DOTD schedules partial closure of the Judge Seeber Bridge for maintenance on December 18 from 9 AM to 12 PM, affecting westbound traffic and reducing eastbound lanes.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss various items, including contract adjustments for infrastructure projects and the allocation of opioid litigation funds for legal support, in their January 12, 2026 meeting.

A two-alarm fire at 618 Fern Street in New Orleans was controlled by the NOFD with no injuries; cause under investigation, and displaced residents are aided by the Red Cross.