New Orleans awards $100,000 in grants to youth-led environmental sustainability initiatives, as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund.

K9 Freya, a Bavarian Mountain Hound, participated in Covington's Mardi Paws parade, charming attendees and showcasing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office's community engagement.

Louisiana Economic Development launches LA.IO, aiming to foster high-growth tech startups, starting with an inaugural Innovation Cohort in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation.

The LWFC intends to change black bass regulations at Bussey Brake Reservoir, altering size limits and handling rules to promote trophy fishing and ecological balance. Public comments are sought before finalization.

Mounes Street at Sams Avenue will close on March 9 for water line installation, with detours via Edwards Avenue, Citrus Boulevard, and Dickory Avenue.

The NOPD announced the rescheduled Mardi Gras parades will take place under clear skies on Sunday, March 9, with safety and sanitation measures in place.

I-10 Eastbound at Exit 82 in Louisiana will have closures on separate nights starting March 12 for construction, including milling, paving, and guardrail work. Detours will be signposted.

LDWF invites stakeholders to the Atchafalaya Basin's commercial fisheries listening session on March 10, 2025, in Lafayette to discuss trends, data, and policies.

NOPD sought public help to reunite a disoriented 78-year-old man with his family after Mardi Gras. He was found in good health and later reunited with his relatives.

A possible tornado caused damage in Gramercy, Louisiana, with no injuries reported and emergency responders checking residents and working to restore power.

New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide after a man was discovered shot dead inside a vehicle in the city's Second District. The investigation is ongoing.

The Yscloskey bridge in St. Bernard Parish reopened to traffic after a closure due to mechanical issues but could face further repairs, according to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office.

The National Weather Service issues a High Wind Watch for New Orleans, with potential for strong gusts that could impact Mardi Gras floats and cause damage.