Helena Moreno has announced her candidacy for New Orleans mayor, emphasizing public safety and infrastructure, with a history of public service and strong electoral support.

The NOPD released preliminary crime data for early December, highlighting shifts in crime rates, significant arrests, and a decrease in gun arrests and weapon seizures.

The New Orleans OIG report found that former OPCD Director Tyrell Morris mishandled a $6 million contract with Hexagon OnCall Records, leading to a significant loss of public funds.

Honduran national, Alex Saul Hernandez-Perez, has been indicted for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation and faces potential imprisonment and fines.

New Orleans' Christmas Tree Recycling Program encourages residents to donate trees to help combat coastal erosion and restore the wetlands, providing community and environmental benefits.

The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld a $10.5 million verdict against USAA for unpaid Hurricane Katrina claims.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs tax reform bills that lower personal and corporate income tax rates but raise the sales tax over five years to balance the budget.

Ochsner Health donated 50 iPads to the New Orleans Fire Department, enhancing the department's communication and information management during emergencies.

New Orleans activates its Citywide Freeze Plan in anticipation of temperatures feeling at or below freezing, urging residents to stay warm and shelters to open for the homeless.

The New Orleans City Planning Commission announces a special meeting on January 7th, 2025, to discuss revisions to the city's Master Plan influencing urban development. Public input is encouraged.

Louisiana voters are set to decide on four constitutional amendments affecting legislative sessions, bill voting delays, judiciary commission changes, and property tax delinquency rules.

The NOPD's latest weekly crime report shows a decrease in gun seizures and arrests compared to the previous year, with incidents of illegal weapon possession tackled during the last week of November 2024.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell launches a government-run news service on YouTube, amidst avoidance of traditional media and amidst a federal investigation. The initiative lacks budget transparency and raises concerns about objectivity.