The Krewe of Prophets of Persia marked 100 years with a private centennial ball at the Orpheum, spotlighting museum‑level costumes, closed courts and long family ties.

Warm, breezy afternoon with gusts near 30 mph. The NWS warns severe storms tonight — secure outdoor items and have a shelter plan.

Dense fog will slow Saturday morning commutes in New Orleans; storms and gusty winds may arrive overnight. Small craft advisories are in effect for local waters.

St. Charles Parish announces multiple road closures and constructions, including Hwy 628 closure until 2026, affecting traffic patterns and causing detours.

A weekend Pygmalion parade on St. Charles turned violent when a large brawl left one person stabbed; police arrested three and say others are wanted.

Slidell city offices will close on Feb 16-17 for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras-related holidays, with essential personnel on duty and a 24-hour emergency hotline for utilities. Normal operations resume Wednesday.

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center says Essence left a six‑figure balance from the 2025 festival as state funding talks approach.

Louisiana politicians rush to qualify for the May 16 Party Primary and Municipal Primary Election under a new closed primary system. The qualifying period is short, from Feb 11-13, at the State Archives in Baton Rouge.

Tulane cut the ribbon on a renovated seventh-floor research lab at Hutchinson Memorial Building, part of a roughly $35M push to expand biomedical research downtown. The overhaul modernizes lab space and adds capacity for new research teams.

The NOPD is seeking help to find Jeffrey Hunt, wanted for identity theft and other charges related to fraudulent utility account creation on Evelina Street.

A man was found fatally injured early Thursday on the 3300 block of Hamilton Street in Hollygrove. NOPD and Crimestoppers are asking for tips as detectives investigate.

Clarence Scott, Jr. was arrested for his involvement in a Garyville shooting, turned himself in, and faces multiple charges, including illegal weapon possession.

A Slidell family’s seven-year fight after a fatal 2018 crash has drawn a Louisiana lawmaker to sponsor "Jada's law" to require medical sobriety before release.