St. Louis police investigate the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jaheed Sharp in the Baden neighborhood, appealing for information to aid their inquiries.

Copper thieves stripped wiring and stole thousands of gallons of diesel from Jefferson Parish pump stations, briefly crippling West Bank drainage pumps. Arrests have followed.

Chicken Salad Chick confirmed plans for a Lakeside Mall location in Metairie, which would become the chain’s second New Orleans‑area store. Franchise partners behind the first Metairie site are involved locally.

New Orleans announces traffic changes for Mardi Gras, with Calliope St closure from February 6-8 and 13-17, 2026 for event control. Detours are provided.

A precautionary boil-water advisory covers parts of Poydras after emergency repairs. Residents should boil tap water for one minute or use bottled water until tests clear the system.

Bunge is expanding its Avondale oils refinery with a $225M project that will triple capacity and join an $800M Destrehan plant as part of a roughly $1B New Orleans push.

A federal spending‑bill change could outlaw hemp‑derived drinks in November 2026, threatening New Orleans makers, retailers and dozens of local jobs. Industry groups are racing to buy time in Congress.

LSU removed Dr. Steve Nelson as chancellor of LSU Health New Orleans amid a system reorganization and an internal probe into past campus leadership. University leaders say the change reflects new priorities as they consolidate research oversight.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss local issues including zoning changes, funding for emergency equipment, and electoral matters during their meeting on February 9.

St. John the Baptist Parish Library is hosting 'Take Your Child to the Library Day' on February 7, 2026, with activities, author events, and library card sign-ups.

The Historic District Landmarks Commission in New Orleans has improved efficiency with its HDLC ExpressLane by issuing 115 Certificates of Appropriateness quickly since its launch, representing 60% of all certificates.

The Krewe of Mid‑City transformed the Celestin Ballroom for its 92nd Bal Masque, crowning King Frank Milanese and Queen Amy Freese Carter under a 'Lands Far and Beyond' theme.

St. Charles Parish says deputies will step up DUI patrols during Carnival to keep parade routes safer.