Laborde Products is investing $5.8 million to expand its headquarters in St. Tammany Parish, adding a new operations center and R&D space, which is expected to create 13 new jobs.

A Monet painting looted by Nazis in 1941 has been returned to its rightful owners, the Parlagi family, after being found in a private collection in Louisiana.

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance requiring CO alarms in homes, with NOFD and NOHD providing free combination CO/smoke alarms and installation to residents.

The article discusses how Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser honored 29 Louisiana communities for their environmental efforts, awarding them at a conference in Baton Rouge.

St. Tammany Parish announces a second Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. The event, aimed at safe disposal of hazardous items, is scheduled for November 16 at Northshore Square Mall and requires pre-registration.

Jefferson Parish voters will decide on a new tax to increase local teacher and staff pay, potentially making the district's starting salaries the highest in the area.

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.