New Orleans Landmarks City Hall and Civil Courts to Get Restoration Boost as Cleaning Begins Nov. 1
New Orleans will clean and refurbish exteriors and windows of City Hall and other landmarks, using pressure wash drones and specialized cleaners to preserve historic details and improve environments for public servants and citizens.
St. Charles Parish Drivers Face Detours Due to Ama Sewer Repairs and Road Construction Throughout the Area
Multiple road closures in St. Charles Parish due to repairs affect commuters, with detours in Ama, Ashton Boulevard, Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Destrehan, and Luling. US 90 will have night closures for milling and overlay work.
PALA Interstate to Boost Livingston Parish Economy with $1.9 Million Investment and New Job Creation
PALA Interstate LLC plans a $1.9 million expansion in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, creating a new paint and blasting shop, adding 14 new jobs, and retaining 35. This addition could indirectly produce 26 more jobs in the local economy.
VRC Metal Systems to Build $1.56 Million Aviation Maintenance Facility at Barksdale, Bolstering Louisiana Economy
VRC Metal Systems is set to build a $1.56 million facility at Barksdale Air Force Base to use cold spray technology for B-52 repairs, creating 21 direct jobs and supporting the regional economy.
New Orleans Introduces Energy Benchmarking Requirements for Large Buildings to Combat Climate Change
New Orleans is enforcing an ordinance requiring large buildings to report energy use, with a list of affected properties available. Compliance begins in 2026 for buildings over 50,000 sq ft, with webinars and resources provided to help owners.
St. John the Baptist Parish Unveils Plans for New Sheriff's Office in LaPlace to Enhance Law Enforcement Operations
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.
New Orleans Enhances Public Safety and Efficiency by Bringing Streetlight Operations In-House
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.
St. Tammany Deputy Goes Above and Beyond on New Year’s Eve to Assist Stranded Citizen
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. Tammany Fishing Pier Undergoes Major Renovations with 24-Hour Access Planned for 2027
The St. Tammany Fishing Pier is being revitalized with improvements including new structural steel and an extension. The project is set to complete in 2027, will offer 24/7 access, and is supported by local government and federal partners.
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno Announces $6.25 Million Investment in In-House Street Maintenance Unit
Mayor Helena Moreno announces a new in-house Street Maintenance Unit in New Orleans with a $6.25 million investment, shifting away from privatization for improved street paving and infrastructure management.
Tulane’s $35 Million Lab Makeover Bets Big On Downtown New Orleans Biotech
Tulane cut the ribbon on a renovated seventh-floor research lab at Hutchinson Memorial Building, part of a roughly $35M push to expand biomedical research downtown. The overhaul modernizes lab space and adds capacity for new research teams.
New Orleans Announces Morrison Road Closure for 236 Million Improvement Project with Detours and Access Changes Starting February 16
New Orleans' Morrison Road will close eastbound between Mayo Blvd and Bundy Rd from February 16 due to the DPW574 improvement project, affecting traffic and local access until July 2027.
Local Money Pro Cracks $100 Million, Plants Flag In New Orleans Cotton Exchange
New Orleans-based JECohen topped $100M in assets under management on Jan. 31, 2026 as the firm prepares a Cotton Exchange headquarters renovation and street-level restaurant. The milestone follows a 2025 merger and strong 2025 investment returns.
Garage Behind Dickie Brennan's Poised to Trade Parked Cars for Poolside Cocktails
Developers want to convert the valet garage behind Dickie Brennan's into a seven‑floor boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and speakeasy. The City Planning Commission recommended approval; council sign‑off is still required.
Mid‑City's Lindy Boggs Hospital Eyesore Finally Faces the Wrecking Ball
City officials and the site's owner say Lindy Boggs Medical Center's demolition could begin soon, with bond money set aside for stormwater work and a roughly $100M redevelopment plan. Residents remain split as planners and developers sort permits and partnerships.
Lincoln Beach Comeback Finally Gets Real As Design Hits 60 Percent In New Orleans East
City officials say Lincoln Beach’s design work is now about 60% complete and the project has been split into three construction packages. Construction bidding is expected later this year and another public meeting is planned in June.
Robot Shipbuilder Saronic Drops Anchor in Downtown New Orleans
Saronic has opened a nearly 15,000 sq ft engineering hub in downtown New Orleans to link design teams to its expanding Franklin shipyard and the Marauder program. The office is expected to bring CBD jobs and support hundreds of hires statewide.
NOLA Shelter Breaks Ground on Storm-Hardened Duplexes for Families in Need
Hotel Hope and People’s Housing+ broke ground on a pilot of two duplexes next to the shelter, creating four Fortified, affordable units for families and seniors. The small-scale project uses the city’s SMFA zoning and aims to expand over five years.
Grand Isle Diehards Snag Fading Oleander Hotel in Last-Chance Save
A nonprofit closed on Grand Isle’s historic Oleander Hotel and plans to turn the 1929 building into a visitor and cultural center anchored by photography and local art. Donations from statewide leaders and private backers helped seal the deal.
Fraying Faith: New Orleans Church Spires Strapped With Old Ropes As City Sounds Alarm
First Presbyterian Church’s stone spires have been held by threadbare ropes for years; city inspectors say the makeshift patches are unsafe and have issued a violation. Enforcement and permit reforms are now in the spotlight.
Moreno Finally Frees $1.6 Million Lifeline For Long-Stalled Desire Square
The city says $1.6M in bond money will unblock Desire Square, a planned community hub with a clinic, grocery, pharmacy and nonprofit space for Desire. Progress follows a 2025 council agreement that stalled for lack of appropriated funds.
