St. Charles Parish Public Works crews are busy cleaning up after Mardi Gras, ensuring streets and public spaces are cleared of debris and safe for traffic.

Lane closures on US 61 in St. Charles Parish for roadwork were announced on social media, affecting traffic on February 18-19 from 5:30 PM to 6 AM. Drivers are advised to be cautious and expect delays.

The Gretna Police Department posted a Mardi Gras message on Facebook, wishing the community a fun, safe celebration and reminding them to be responsible and vigilant.

The Sherburne WMA Shooting Range rifle range in Louisiana is closed until further notice due to storm damage from fallen trees; other ranges remain open.

The forecast for New Orleans includes patchy fog, mostly cloudy skies, and highs near 72 degrees; humidity will be high. Light winds and mild temperatures persist, with a slight chance of showers later in the week.

Bulky trash collection schedules in Oklahoma City are changing for 64,000 customers starting March 1, with affected areas primarily between South I-240 Service Road and 122nd Street. New dates are communicated via postcards and an online map.

Bay Play will stack kids’ arcades across three floors with a fourth‑floor rooftop bar — developers say the project aims to boost family life and tourism on Beach Boulevard.

Tet Fest returns next weekend to Mary Queen of Vietnam Church with festival-only Vietnamese dishes, nightly lion and dragon dances and free admission.

The LWFC updated the 2026-27 hunting regulations, adding drone use for tracking wounded animals and engine use restrictions in WMAs. Public comments are open until March 6, 2026.

A Gretna credit-union employee was arrested after deputies found about $150,000 in cash stashed in a cooler during a Florida traffic stop. She was booked on a theft charge and awaits extradition.

A traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish led to the arrest of four individuals for firearms and narcotics violations, as well as possession of burglary tools and a stolen vehicle cloning device.

The new bridge expansion on Collins Boulevard in Covington has reduced traffic congestion, with St. Tammany Parish officials celebrating the improvement to commutes and quality of life.

Three assistant teachers at Arthur Ashe Charter School in New Orleans were charged with cruelty for allegedly locking an autistic child in a closet. School officials and the NOPD are addressing the incident.