- Four big Kenner road projects will be the subject of a public meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. They are part of Paths to Progress, a $90 million effort to improve 60 roads in Jefferson and Orleans parishes.
- Dog owners in Jefferson Parish must keep their pets on a leash at all times in parks, playgrounds and school grounds, under a law newly amended by the Parish Council. Officials said the change aims at clarifying that dogs are to be restrained in all public areas except designated dog parks.
- State Rep. Joseph Lopinto, R-Metairie, has filed a bill to let the Parish Council lease its two hospitals to outside interests without a vote of the people. The council requested the legislation Feb. 27.