St. Charles Parish Council discussed new fiscal measures affecting infrastructure, including water management and road maintenance, and considered engineering and geotechnical service contracts.

St. Charles Parish begins construction on two new pump stations in Montz to enhance flood defense, with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 22. The $32 million project aims to increase pumping capacity and resilience against flooding.

New Orleans enjoys fair weather with a high of 90 degrees and light breeze. Showers and thunderstorms are likely midweek with temperatures slightly cooling. Clear skies expected towards the weekend.

LA 44 in Ascension Parish will have alternating lane closures for maintenance from Sept 24 to Oct 4, 2025, nightly from 8 PM to 5 AM, but not on Sept 27.

Firefighters handled a three-alarm fire at New Orleans's Royal Sonesta Hotel, evacuating guests without injuries and controlling the blaze within roughly 40 minutes.

New Orleans is adopting trenchless pipe rehabilitation to repair underground pipes, reducing disruption to traffic and daily life compared to traditional trench digging.

NOFD Engine 24 returns to its original station after renovations, with structural and system upgrades, ensuring improved emergency response for Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods.

The NOPD's weekly crime report shows a decrease in gun arrests and seizures compared to last year, along with details on notable arrests for violent crimes.

Road construction in Destrehan leads to Ormond Center Court closure, impacting local traffic and businesses, with detours provided via Bunge’s heavy haul road.

NOPD arrested Darryl Loving for a homicide after finding a man dead from a cut wound. Loving, also injured, was charged with second-degree murder following an investigation.

LA 49 in Jefferson Parish will see partial closures for paving from Sept 23 to 26, impacting both northbound and southbound lanes between W Metairie Ave and US 61.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled a three-alarm fire at the Royal Sonesta Hotel; there were no injuries, and rapid firefighter response was commended.

Louisiana officials are investigating a severe boating accident in West Baton Rouge Parish that resulted in two individuals being injured, one of whom was airlifted to the hospital.