New Orleans teams up with federal and state agencies for an annual Christmas Tree Drop to restore marsh habitat at Bayou Sauvage using recycled holiday trees.

New Orleans celebrated new NOFD recruits and promoted veterans, including a new Fire Captain. Recruits completed extensive training and received multiple awards for excellence.

New Orleans is preparing for the UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball to support HBCU students, featuring a program and live entertainment by En Vogue, as reported by City News.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office collaborates with VA Police to ensure a drug-free Grad Night for seniors by having K-9s sniff luggage before a trip to Disney.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office is hosting a job fair on April 9 for those interested in law enforcement careers, offering multiple department roles and benefits.

Judge Nicole Sheppard ruled New Orleans must pay $10 million to schools, rejecting a $90 million settlement due to the absence of the mayor's signature.

New Orleans' Councilmember Moreno announces a collaboration with local institutions to offer in-person SNAP application assistance to tackle food insecurity.

New Orleans has activated additional school zone beacons to improve safety, with changes adhering to a new ordinance that aligns local laws with state regulations.

New Orleans’ Music Census Sessions offer free business skill workshops for local musicians, featuring speakers from the local industry. The series aims to help artists sustain careers in music.

New Orleans City Council to discuss plans for utilizing nearly $2 billion for road repairs at an upcoming budget committee meeting. Public attendance is invited.

Jefferson Parish plans to turn an underused plot into the Kingfish Riverview Development – a mixed-use area with a brewery, restaurant, parking with EV charging, a linear park, and stormwater systems – to rejuvenate downtown Gretna.

NOPD's crime stats show arrests and gun seizure trends, including significant law enforcement actions and a decrease in gun-related arrests and firearms seized compared to last year.

Jefferson Parish Recreation Dept has rescheduled outdoor activities due to severe weather, moving track meets earlier, rescheduling baseball games, and relocating camps indoors.