St. Tammany Parish has declared January as Blood Donor Awareness Month to encourage donations and address the critical need for blood in medical treatments.

St. Charles Parish encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees to protect marshlands. Trees must be natural and free of decorations for pickup on January 5-7.

Noah and Amelia are the most popular baby names in Louisiana for 2025, per the Louisiana Department of Health. Other top names include Liam, James, and Charlotte.

New Orleans activates its Citywide Freeze Plan due to expected sub-freezing temperatures, coordinating shelters for the homeless, and advising residents on cold weather preparedness.

Jefferson Parish announces office closures and altered services around New Year's Day, including no garbage collection on January 1 and various holiday schedules for government facilities and programs.

David I. Courcelle is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, following a nomination by President Trump and Senate confirmation.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet on Jan. 6 to discuss various wildlife matters, including hunting season rules and fishery techniques.

Slidell, Louisiana announces town hall meetings to discuss a 10-year Destination Master Plan, seeking community input for the future of tourism and economic development.

Jefferson Parish has improved flood management, achieving a Class 3 CRS rating, resulting in a 35% flood insurance discount for residents, and has released reports on flood risk, public awareness, and endangered species protection.

Jefferson Parish announced schedule changes for services like garbage collection, transit, and public facilities during the Christmas period from December 24-26. Regular operations will resume afterward.

Jefferson Parish's Christmas tree recycling program aims to combat coastal erosion, with residents asked to donate bare, non-flocked trees for shoreline fortification.

Louisiana is closing the fall inshore shrimp season in parts of Zone 2 on December 22, 2025, to protect immature white shrimp populations. Other areas remain open, with ongoing monitoring for sustainability.

Louisiana ends 2025 with a record economic year, including $61 billion in investments and 9,300 new jobs with an impressive average salary of $91,000.