National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's
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2025 was a chaotic year for New Orleans. Here’s a recap. It's been quite the year in the New Orleans area. As we wait for the Fleur de Lis to drop, it's hard not to think about the sad, unusual, and remarkable things we've witnessed in the last 365 days.
Officials also announced that Crescent Park, a popular spot to watch fireworks over the Mississippi River, will be closed at its normal time of 6:30pm rather than remaining open until 1 a.m., as is typical on New Year's Eve.
A relaxed New Orleans New Year guide with parades, fireworks, music, and riverfront moments that keep planning light and memories rich.
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana residents will see several new laws take effect in 2026, impacting everything from insurance and taxes to health care and school funding. Here’s a breakdown of the changes.
There is "Super Bowl" level security in the New Orleans French Quarter ahead of the celebrations on the riverfront, the Fleur De Lis drop at Jax Brewery and entertainment at Woldenburg Park.
The Louisiana Department of Health and some south Louisiana hospitals have released their top baby names for 2025, lists that give a glimpse into naming trends and names have evolved over the decades. Nationally, the top baby names were Noah and Olivia, according to popular pregnancy app BabyCenter.
The Dec. 31 decision keeps work moving under new Moreno administration until July 1, 2026, but covers only a fraction of remaining JIRR projects.