A dog park outing turned into an emergency when a husky swallowed a cocaine-contaminated napkin; vets warn even tiny amounts of street drugs can be life-threatening for pets.

Residents of St. Charles Parish held their 40th annual commemorative march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured in a video shared on Facebook.

Lane closures on LA 3152 (Clearview Parkway) in Jefferson Parish start Tuesday at 7:30 PM and will continue through early Friday. Single and double lane closures will occur nightly for joint maintenance. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Hymel's Florist, a family-run business in LaPlace, is known for artistic floral arrangements and gifts. They offer local and nationwide delivery and are commended for their role in the community.

Authorities in Louisiana are investigating the shooting death of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish and offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

State police say 35‑year‑old Rutledge Deas IV posed as a special‑needs client on nanny platforms to lure caregivers; he was arrested on human‑trafficking charges.

A woman was killed and two others injured in an early morning shooting in Gentilly Woods, New Orleans. A male suspect was taken into custody, with the NOPD investigating the incident.

A Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputy died in a crash while escorting a funeral in New Orleans; NOPD is investigating the incident where the deputy's motorcycle was hit by a sedan.

St. Tammany Junior High in Slidell was put on lockdown Thursday after reports of a safety concern. Initial updates were posted on social channels as officials investigated.

New Orleans' US 90 will have lane closures due to roadwork from January 29-30, 2026, affecting S Claiborne Ave between Broadway St and Versailles Blvd.

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.