Louisiana's LDWF reports 45.6% of the Red Snapper quota reached, with 407,853 pounds caught as of July 6. The season began May 1st with a 4-fish daily limit and mandatory permits for anglers.

LDWF and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a Wood Stork and Wading Bird Viewing event on August 2 at Sherburne WMA's South Farm from 7-10 a.m.

St. Charles Parish Council meeting set for July 21, 2025, to discuss key ordinances including traffic regulations, construction projects, and coastal programs.

Thomas "Tommy" Tuma has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife in Louisiana, bringing 27 years of experience from LDWF to the role.

The LDWF supports President Trump's executive order for conservation and public access, reflecting their own goals and prior collaboration requests to USFWS.

New Orleans City Council is outraged after property owners at 1201 Canal Street allegedly misled them about housing reductions, leading to tenant evictions.

The New Orleans Health Department released the 2024 AIR Program Data Report, revealing high rates of domestic violence in the city and efforts to combat it, including victim outreach and systemic changes like court advocacy and gun safety programs.

New Orleans is launching a nighttime mosquito spray campaign in response to increased West Nile virus activity, targeting specific neighborhoods to curb adult mosquito populations.

New Orleans launched an online dashboard providing real-time data on mental health and substance use service availability to improve accessibility for residents.

New Orleans cleaned up illegally dumped tires that hindered postal operations, prompting Councilman Green to seek a federal investigation to prevent recurrence.

New Orleans addressed HVAC outages at the Coroner's Office, confirming a rapid response, with repairs expected soon and the autopsy room remaining at compliant temperatures.

NOPD's weekly crime report shows a notable arrest in a hit-and-run case and a decrease in gun-related offenses and firearm seizures compared to last year.

New Orleans plans to sell $90 million in revenue bonds in two parts to clear its debt, splitting the sales into $40 million in 2025 and $50 million in 2027.