New Orleans gears up for Mardi Gras with parades and festivities, including the Krewe of Bacchus parade featuring Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Shaquille O'Neal as Bacchus LVI.

Two separate crashes in Claiborne and Webster Parish, Louisiana, resulted in fatalities, with no impairment suspected in one and suspected in the other. Both victims were male, aged 66 and 57 respectively.

Louisiana State Police issued a Silver Alert for a missing 80-year-old New Orleans man, Johnnie Crutchfield, with a medical condition affecting his judgment.

Sheriff's deputies in St. Bernard ensured the safety of local school Mardi Gras parades, managing traffic and escorting students from various schools.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts a sunny week ahead with high temperatures around 75 degrees, although a change to partly cloudy with chances of rain and thunderstorms is expected by Tuesday. Winds may gust up to 35 mph.

Louisiana invites public comments on amending its action plan to allocate $3.1 billion in disaster recovery funds from recent hurricanes and storms. Deadline for input is March 28, with changes affecting several recovery programs.

New Orleans Recreation Development Commission hosts its annual Youth and Teens Summer Camp Expo to offer various summer camp options for local children.

New Orleans prepares for Mardi Gras with 25 law enforcement agencies led by Sheriff Susan Hutson and OPSO, focusing on safety with a $3.6 million budget and over 400 officers ready to secure festivities.

Christopher Sepulvado, a death row inmate in Louisiana, died of natural causes before his execution, raising issues about the state's death penalty system and execution methods.

Deborah Cooper of New Orleans was convicted of all seven counts for her role in two armed robberies at Igor's Lounge in 2022. She faces a minimum of 14 years in prison.

Baton Rouge celebrates Black History Month with two events: a luncheon honoring Joe Delpit and a public celebration featuring live performances and Black cuisine.

New Orleans experiences fresh weather with clear skies, temperatures at 63°F, humidity at 78%, and brisk northwesterly winds at 21 mph. Visibility is 10 miles with a pressure of 29.95 in.

Plaquemines Parish Council declares February 13, 2025, South Plaquemines High Day to honor the high school football team's performance and community impact.