Mayor Helena Moreno has vowed to fight a proposed data center in New Orleans East, joining residents worried about power, water and neighborhood impacts. The plan would need rezoning and faces growing pushback.

Rising Oaks will turn a former Terrytown golf course into 150 Fortified Gold, midcentury‑inspired homes priced for essential workers and seniors. Early units are complete and the first sale closed just before Christmas.

Jefferson Parish’s $45M John Alario Jr. complex in Avondale is nearly ready and already booked for weekend tournaments — officials hope those games will spur hotels and restaurants on the West Bank.

Ampirical has launched an expansion of its headquarters in Covington to meet increased demand and workforce growth, signaling economic development and job creation for the area.

Deputy Ashley Carroll from St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office was praised for providing a stranded patient with transportation after a scheduling mix-up, reflecting the department's commitment to community policing and service.

St. Bernard Home Mortgage Authority is hosting a seminar to help first-time buyers with costs, offering insights into the CAFA Down Payment Assistance Program.

The Gretna Police Department warned of the increased risk of drunk driving on New Year's Eve, urging the public to be vigilant and report erratic driving for safety.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office reminds residents to follow the local fireworks ordinance for New Year's festivities, with specific times outlined for lawful use.

The Kenner Police Department has welcomed new officers from POST Academy Class 26, praising their hard work and dedication through their rigorous training.

Plastipak Packaging Inc. is expanding its Rapides Parish facility with a $53.8 million investment to add production lines and storage, expected to create 40 new jobs.

New Orleans has taken its streetlight operations in-house, improving efficiency and reducing costs, with over 51,000 lights now managed through a new system enabling real-time monitoring and streamlined maintenance processes.

Sheriff Mike Tregre plans to build a new St. John Parish Sheriff's Office in LaPlace, aiming to enhance local law enforcement by centralizing operations. The facility, funded by bonds, is set for construction in 2026.

Louisiana modifies commercial menhaden fishery buffer zones, expanding overall protected area by 4.32% while altering specific coastal zone boundaries. Public comments are invited until January 23, 2026.