Jefferson Parish announces a hurricane relief drive for Hurricanes Francine and Helene, running Oct. 7-18 to collect essentials except clothing for affected families.

New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and CAO Montano face an investigation into alleged bribery and corruption, alongside disputed budget plans amidst reduced federal recovery dollars.

New Orleans is conducting mosquito control by helicopter and truck in specified areas following increased breeding after rainfall, with precautions against mosquito-borne viruses urged.

New Orleans City Council will hold a special meeting to receive the 2025 budget address from Mayor Cantrell on October 1st, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.

The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund has invested $13.7 million in the city's culture since 2021, supporting festivals, youth programs, and artists with over 1,500 grants.

12-year-old Lemahj Legarde was named Athlete of the Week by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission for his outstanding performance in football.

New Orleans is promoting equity with a Set-Aside Program for DBEs, allocating up to 25% of city contracts to them. The BRASS portal is vital for participation, but registration numbers are low. Assistance for registration is available.

The Justice Department proposes a two-year sustainment period for NOPD, marking progress in policing reform, aiming for NOPD's autonomous compliance and corrective actions.

Randy Farrell, with ties to New Orleans Mayor Cantrell, is indicted for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bribery, and honest services fraud, with allegations of running a fraudulent operation in the city's inspection department.

Jefferson Parish Registrar Dennis DiMarco announced early voting and registration dates for the fall elections, highlighting the importance of voter preparation and engagement.

Plaquemines Parish Government launches "PPG Geaux," an app developed with CivicPlus to enhance access to municipal services and information on smartphones.

New Orleans introduces a rideshare pilot program to alleviate traffic on Frenchmen Street with Uber and Lyft designated pickup/dropoff zones, operating Thursday to Saturday nights.

Over 5,000 New Orleans residents lost power, with outages in areas like Central City. Entergy restored most by 7:56 p.m. Causes are under investigation; coinciding with City Council meeting on Entergy's disaster response improvements.