Education Secretary Linda McMahon promoted civics education in New Orleans at the History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour ahead of the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

Louisiana's fall inshore shrimp season is closing on January 26 in some state waters due to undersized shrimp, with Breton and Chandeleur Sounds remaining open.

St. Bernard Parish Government praised the Taskforce Opioid Program for helping achieve the lowest opioid-related deaths in years, emphasizing the collaborative efforts in treatment and education.

Operation Boo Dat 2025 concluded with the arrest of 38 felons, including sexual predators, and an endangered child's recovery, thanks to multi-agency collaboration.

Agent Patrick Clark was named 2025-26 Deputy of the Year by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office for his work in SID's Narcotics Unit as a K-9 handler.

Slidell officials invite the public to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade organized by the Ministerial Alliance of Greater St. Tammany, expressing respect for his legacy.

Mayor Helena Moreno introduces a tiered furlough to address a city budget deficit, sparing employees earning under $40,000 and aims to lift it swiftly by enhancing revenue and efficiency.

New Orleans Ethics Review Board plans a meeting to discuss routine reports, vote on salary adjustments, and consider new appointment restrictions for the Independent Police Monitor.

Mayor Helena Moreno of New Orleans has initiated two key efforts to expedite street repairs: enhancing DPW's in-house capabilities and forming the Infrastructure Coordinating Council (ICC) for better collaboration on major projects.

New Orleans officials celebrate the first in-house concrete pour since Hurricane Katrina, marking a step towards better infrastructure and cost-effective street repairs.

Lesli Harris has been unanimously elected as Chair of the Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee in New Orleans, adding a REC seat and committing to budget transparency.

Deputy Roques was honored with the LifeSaver Award for administering CPR and using an AED on a man while off-duty, reflecting his dedication to service.

Confirmation hearings for Mayor Moreno's key appointments, including Dr. Jennifer Avegno and Charline Gipson, are scheduled by the New Orleans City Council's Government Affairs Committee.