St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he won't seek reelection in 2027, planning to focus more on family and volunteering post-retirement.

The VA has awarded a lease for a new outpatient clinic at 8300–8400 Pecue Lane in Baton Rouge; the site will be roughly 122,000 sq ft with space for 600 cars. The facility is expected to open in 2029.

Steve Nelson was unanimously promoted by the New Orleans City Council to lead the Department of Public Works, aligning with Mayor Moreno's "Fix the Basics" infrastructure strategy.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss local issues including zoning changes, funding for emergency equipment, and electoral matters during their meeting on February 9.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he will not run in 2027 and will finish his current term, citing family and a desire to pass the torch.

A Trump judicial nominee for the New Orleans federal bench was pressed at a Senate hearing over past testimony defending forced arbitration, drawing opposition from advocacy groups.

The Orleans Parish School Board voted against a proposal to settle a lawsuit over school funding against the City of New Orleans, citing financial impact on schools.

St. Tammany Councilwoman Kathy Seiden suspended her Senate campaign and endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, consolidating support behind the Trump-backed challenger ahead of Louisiana’s May party primary.

New Orleans announces a $2.8 million lighting system overhaul to improve safety and deter copper theft, funded by Entergy penalties and promising employment opportunities.

Two levee authority commissioners resigned this week as misdemeanor battery charges and a state attorney general probe thrust the agency’s governance into turmoil. The exits leave the board short-handed amid questions over policing and oversight.

St. Bernard Parish officials visited Washington, D.C., to discuss infrastructure, funding, and local challenges, while promoting the Louisiana seafood industry.

JeffCAP is hosting two LiHEAP outreach meetings to help Jefferson Parish residents apply for energy bill assistance, requiring specific documents for eligibility.

Helena Moreno has named five new commissioners to NORD, handing the mayor a reconstituted 13-member board to tackle maintenance, transparency and hiring.