A federal judge in New Orleans heard arguments in a civil-rights suit accusing St. James Parish of steering polluting plants into majority-Black districts. Plaintiffs seek a moratorium and changes to land-use rules.

St. Tammany Parish has received $3.75 million in federal funding for flood defense, with $3.25 million for the Slidell area project and $500,000 for the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier Project.

Private donations topped more than $40,000, and Mayor Moreno says the city will hire DJs to play at Gallier Hall stands during Carnival while honoring musician pay rules.

The New Orleans City Council outlined Mardi Gras 2026 parade routes, safety rules, approved measures for fiscal oversight, mandated furlough days for their staff, and enhanced security arrangements with the Sheriff's Office.

Councilmember Eugene Green praised the Orleans Parish School Board for approving the construction of the 9th Ward Stadium, signaling progress for the Upper Ninth Ward.

JeffCAP organizes a LiHEAP outreach meeting in Kenner for residents seeking energy bill assistance, requiring various documents for eligibility assessment.

State budget documents and reporting show an $82M jump in corrections funding tied to longer sentences, rising inmate medical bills and a planned Angola expansion.

Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng nominated Cherreen Gegenheimer and Mark Drewes to share the chief operating officer role, reshaping oversight of about 2,400 employees. The Parish Council will consider the plan at its Feb. 4 meeting.

The St. Charles Parish Council discussed funding for emergency services, infrastructure projects, and cost-saving measures during a meeting with public engagement.

Democrats held a field hearing in New Orleans on Operation Catahoula Crunch as witnesses described profiling and DHS defended the arrests.

The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Office temporarily closes due to severe winter weather, affecting Early Voting for a special election but plans to resume shortly after.

2026 property tax bills are in the mail and posted online. Here’s what Orleans Parish owners need to know about fees, drop-offs and the Feb. 28 deadline.

The Louisiana Department of Education ordered Noble Minds Institute to return $274,500 after an audit flagged questionable expenses during a Dec. 2024–May 2025 review.