Justin and Mia Devillier bought the Upperline building and plan a new restaurant with private dining upstairs, aiming for a late‑2026 opening. The project will be a new concept, not a reopening.

A federal judge in New Orleans heard arguments in a civil-rights suit accusing St. James Parish of steering polluting plants into majority-Black districts. Plaintiffs seek a moratorium and changes to land-use rules.

Jefferson Parish's Christmas Tree Recycling event collected 3,700 trees to fight coastal erosion, showcasing community engagement in environmental conservation.

Road closures and detours are affecting St. Charles Parish due to construction and utility work, with various impacts on commutes and access until 2026.

Kenneth Lawson and Areion Banks pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal Justice Department grant money intended for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sentencing is set for May 13, 2026.

A Pearl River man was sentenced to life after a December conviction in a Slidell child rape case; jurors deliberated in about 19 minutes.

Traffic signal work at LA 24 and LA 316 in Terrebonne Parish may require drivers to find alternative routes starting January 29 at 7 AM until February 3 at 6 PM.

An 86-year-old in DeSoto Parish and at least one pet were found dead during the winter storm; state officials suspect generator-related carbon monoxide.

The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Office temporarily closes due to severe winter weather, affecting Early Voting for a special election but plans to resume shortly after.

Louisiana's US 90 in Jefferson Parish will have partial road closures for paving and widening works starting January 27-30, 2026, causing likely delays.

The all-female Krewe of Nefertiti will roll a 14-float "Bayou Nefertiti" family parade in New Orleans East on Feb. 1 at 1 p.m., featuring bands, dance groups and a surprise jewelry throw.

St. John the Baptist Parish students are invited to create miniature Mardi Gras floats using shoeboxes for a contest. Submissions are due by February 11, 2026.

Jefferson Parish’s $45M John Alario Jr. complex in Avondale is nearly ready and already booked for weekend tournaments — officials hope those games will spur hotels and restaurants on the West Bank.