St. Tammany Parish has received $3.75 million in federal funding for flood defense, with $3.25 million for the Slidell area project and $500,000 for the Lake Pontchartrain Barrier Project.

Private donations topped more than $40,000, and Mayor Moreno says the city will hire DJs to play at Gallier Hall stands during Carnival while honoring musician pay rules.

The St. Charles Parish Council will meet on February 9, 2026, to discuss cost-reductions for a water main project, zoning changes, support for firefighters, and a courthouse electrical project.

A two-year-old in LaPlace suffered neck and facial lacerations after a pit bull bit her and was taken to a New Orleans hospital; CPS and animal control are investigating.

Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng nominated Cherreen Gegenheimer and Mark Drewes to share the chief operating officer role, reshaping oversight of about 2,400 employees. The Parish Council will consider the plan at its Feb. 4 meeting.

An 18-wheeler caught fire on I-10 westbound near Slidell Tuesday morning, forcing a temporary shutdown; crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

New Orleans firefighters quickly tackled a two-story house fire at 2251 Baronne Street; two residents evacuated safely, no injuries occurred, and the cause is under investigation.

A Metairie woman pleaded guilty after investigators traced a livestream showing a 4‑year‑old being abused. She faces decades in prison and lifetime sex‑offender registration.

InspireNOLA has put 42 electric school buses into service, replacing diesel runs for thousands of students across New Orleans.

Krewe du Vieux returns this Saturday with "Save the Wet Glands" — raunchy floats, brass bands and climate satire roll through the French Quarter.

St. John the Baptist Parish urges residents and businesses to protect their pipes from freezing by insulating exposed pipes and letting indoor faucets drip during cold weather.

The director of Versailles toured St. Louis Cathedral as plans and fundraising coalesce for a multiyear restoration of the French Quarter landmark.

A video of a student with a gun at Covington High led to a lock down and investigation, revealing the gun was a bb gun and the video old. One arrest was made, and normal activities resumed.