Pope Leo XIV accepted Archbishop Aymond's resignation, with Bishop Checchio becoming the 15th Archbishop of New Orleans. Aymond retired post a bankruptcy case settlement; Checchio is familiarizing himself with the local community.

Julie Emerson has been appointed as Louisiana's new Chief of Staff by Governor Jeff Landry, praised for her experience and conservative reform efforts.

NOPD renews call for help identifying individuals linked to a unresolved 2022 homicide of Kevin August, seen near the victim's vehicle before the shooting.

Japan’s UBE is investing $500M at Cornerstone Energy Park in Waggaman to build the first large-scale U.S. plant making DMC and EMC for lithium-ion batteries, promising dozens of skilled jobs.

A judge denied Hilda Vasquez’s request to contact her surviving children while she remains jailed on charges tied to her 12‑year‑old son’s death. The protective order stays in place and her next hearing is March 10.

The St. Charles Parish Council met to discuss items including a new contract for sand volleyball courts by Centric Gulf Coast, Inc., with proceedings live-streamed for public viewing.

Kenner's growth is bolstered by the arrival of the New Orleans Pelicans' G League team, with officials like Mayor Glaser optimistic about economic and cultural benefits.

Clear, sunny Saturday with highs near 63°F and a mild week ahead. Small‑craft caution for the Gulf this morning.

Ongoing construction in St. Charles Parish causes road closures and detours, with significant work on Hwy 628 until 2026 and other local disruptions affecting travel.

US 61 in St. Charles Parish will have nightly lane closures for roadwork from February 8-12, impacting travel.

MSY has started work on an $84.5M shuttle connector road to halve shuttle trips between parking/rental facilities and the terminal while laying groundwork for future rail. Phase 1 should open by the end of 2026.

Amazon now operates 13 Louisiana sites and employs more than 10,000 people, reshaping corridors from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. The buildout is already spawning new businesses and traffic challenges.

Louisiana State Police arrested a 50‑year‑old Athens man after a probe into alleged sexual battery involving a juvenile.