Councilmember Eugene Green praised the Orleans Parish School Board for approving the construction of the 9th Ward Stadium, signaling progress for the Upper Ninth Ward.

RTA and ATU Local 1560 finalized a three‑year deal promising competitive wages and expanded union input. Leaders say the pact aims to stabilize service and strengthen the workforce.

A roughly 70,000‑sq‑ft Uptown car‑wash parcel at 5500 Tchoupitoulas is on the market, reopening preservation fights and redevelopment questions on the corridor.

Two people were arrested after an armed robbery at a Violet home; no injuries were reported. The sheriff's office posted photos and is asking for tips.

The German Coast Farmers Market is hosting a child-friendly Mardi Gras parade, the 'Kids Krewe du Market Parade,' featuring activities and live music on February 7, starting at 10 a.m.

Six teenagers were arrested in LaPlace after deputies recovered four guns and surveillance reportedly showed muzzle flashes on Bert Street.

West Feliciana deputies are investigating whether officers used force in the Jan. 24 death of a 37-year-old Angola inmate; an autopsy is pending.

St. John the Baptist Parish invites seniors to a free candle-making event, fostering community and creativity, with contact person Erica Berthelot for more details.

Due to severe cold, St. Charles Parish's trash collection was halted for safety reasons, with a reminder for residents to protect themselves against the freeze.

Louisiana DOTD deploys crews to pretreat bridges and overpasses in New Orleans and Northshore to prevent black ice formation due to expected temperature drops.

2026 property tax bills are in the mail and posted online. Here’s what Orleans Parish owners need to know about fees, drop-offs and the Feb. 28 deadline.

New Orleans is under a severe cold warning, expecting single-digit wind chills and advising safety measures for frostbite, hypothermia, and frozen pipes.

A ceremony celebrated local entrepreneurs who completed the Kauffman FastTrac Program, with discussions on the program's impact on over 200 entrepreneurs, offering resources and training to advance small businesses.