Lafourche Parish public schools will reopen on September 17 after Hurricane Francine, as the community works to maintain the school calendar, including retaining the scheduled Fall Break.

Hurricane Francine causes court disruptions in Lafourche Parish, leading to closures and rescheduled services as officials work to restore operations.

New Orleans residents can protect their privacy and help the environment by attending a free paper shredding and recycling event on Sept. 14 at the City Recycling Drop-Off Center.

Louisiana schools are closing or going virtual due to Tropical Storm Francine, predicted to hit land as a Category 1 hurricane, causing high winds and flooding.

Sybil Haydel Morial, former First Lady of New Orleans and civil rights champion, has passed away, leaving the city to mourn the loss of a significant community leader.