The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed restoration operations at Wham Brake, including drawdowns and herbicide application, to improve waterfowl habitat. Boaters are advised to avoid the area due to low water levels.

Jefferson Parish announces an online auction of government surplus items, including trucks and machinery, hosted with GovDeals from September 19 to October 3, 2025, featuring previews and a registration process for bidders.

NOPD reported a decrease in gun arrests and seizures and made several high-profile arrests, including a case of child cruelty and negligent homicide, and a multi-agency drug and gun bust.

Regional P.O.S.T. Academy class 2025-42 enters week 4 of training, focusing on legal knowledge for vehicle stops and courtroom testimony, as shared by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.

The City Council defied the Mayor's veto to allocate $5 million to LSU and adopted measures for worker safety and opposing the Alabo Street terminal. Special recognitions were also given.

A court ruled in favor of New Orleans over Airbnb, upholding the city's right to regulate short-term rentals, asserting no fundamental right to rent properties on a short-term basis.

The LDWF announced an emergency closure of the commercial Greater Amberjack season in Louisiana starting September 11, 2025, due to annual catch targets being met.

The Luling Waterworks Billing Office will close from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an employee event. Services remain available online and via night drop boxes.

Louisiana now allows boat and trailer registrations at one location, with OMV services available at LDWF headquarters on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. despite reduced hours due to staffing.

A federal judge dismissed Airbnb's lawsuit against New Orleans' short-term rental laws, upholding the city's right to regulate such rentals and protect residential neighborhoods.

St. Charles Parish property owners to benefit from reduced millage rates, leading to the lowest property taxes in 30 years, poised to save taxpayers $105 million in five years.

New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno initiates an emergency alert system for the city's vulnerable residents, filling gaps left by AMBER and Silver Alerts.

Criminal justice students from Destrehan and Hahnville high schools visited a correctional facility and more, seeing real-world law enforcement operations, to learn about consequences of unlawful choices.