A strong cold front arrives late Wednesday night into Thursday with thunderstorms possible and gusts up to 35 mph. Small Craft Advisories affect coastal waters Thursday.

State inspection records show Kobe Sushi, La Carreta, Fiery Crab and a PJ’s Coffee in LaPlace were cited for critical violations during late‑February inspections.

Patchy fog slows Tuesday morning commutes in New Orleans. A stronger system late Wednesday could bring damaging winds and overnight storms.

Crews recovered most of an oil discharge near LOOP, but shrimpers warn larvae may have been swept toward shore ahead of the spring season.

Dense fog will slow Monday's commute in New Orleans, with highs near 82°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. A cold front midweek could bring gusty winds.

Nest Origin and Family Connects are delivering prenatal and postpartum visits at home in New Orleans to reach Medicaid patients who often miss early care. The effort aims to boost first‑trimester access and reduce ED use.

Peyton Place Lounge has registered to open at 1533 N Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge; owner Keaira Pate is listed on filings but the menu and opening date remain unclear.

Sheriff‑elect Michelle Woodfork will unveil a transition team next Tuesday at SUNO, pairing policing and fiscal experts to prepare for her May 4, 2026 swearing‑in.

Latter Hospitality will open Charles and Julia at Hotel Perle, a two-level cocktail and wine lounge with seasonal small plates and a Sicily-inspired cocktail program.

Dense morning fog may slow commutes; highs climb into the low 80s and rain chances increase toward the weekend.

Ana Castro is opening Casimiro, a casual Mexican breakfast spot in Bywater with housemade tortillas and Mexico City–style morning dishes.

Graze Craze opened its first Louisiana shop in Covington, a 1,100-square-foot location run by local owners Jessica and Steve Sintes. The shop will offer curated grazing boards, gluten-free options and local delivery.

Moody's confirmed an Aa3 issuer rating for the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, citing large reserves and stable operations as the center advances a $763M upgrade plan.