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.

Multiple arrests made in connection with aggravated arson at a St Bernard Avenue property in New Orleans, announced by NOFD and supported by Louisiana State Fire Marshal and LSP. Suspects' details not yet released.

Crescent City Connection Bridge on US 90 BUS Westbound will experience delays due to overnight roadwork for utility improvements starting Friday, with two lanes closed.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he will not run in 2027 and will finish his current term, citing family and a desire to pass the torch.

The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Feb. 5 that delay alone doesn’t bar Larry Roy from seeking post‑conviction relief, citing missing records and prosecutorial missteps.

The St. Tammany Fishing Pier is being revitalized with improvements including new structural steel and an extension. The project is set to complete in 2027, will offer 24/7 access, and is supported by local government and federal partners.

St. Bernard Parish reports progress in infrastructure and recreation, including drainage improvements, park upgrades, and Fire Station 11 nearing completion.

St. Tammany Councilwoman Kathy Seiden suspended her Senate campaign and endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow, consolidating support behind the Trump-backed challenger ahead of Louisiana’s May party primary.

A child was hospitalized after a shooting outside Algiers' Forest Park Apartments, with community members expressing distress over local violence. Another victim's details are undisclosed.