CMA CGM and Stonepeak announced United Ports LLC — a joint venture folding 10 terminals into a roughly $10B portfolio. Stonepeak will pay $2.4B for a 25% stake.

A veteran NOPD investigator who had worked on an FBI task force was fired after an internal probe into off‑duty details and payroll allegations. The move follows inspector general reviews.

The New Orleans City Council outlined Mardi Gras 2026 parade routes, safety rules, approved measures for fiscal oversight, mandated furlough days for their staff, and enhanced security arrangements with the Sheriff's Office.

New Orleans activates a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon along the Lafitte Greenway to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and educates the public on its use.

The Kern family—of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World—has invested in Galatoire’s, joining John Georges and other owners at the historic Bourbon Street restaurant. The move pairs parade production muscle with one of New Orleans' best-known dining rooms.

A couple was displaced after a two-alarm fire engulfed their Central City home in New Orleans, with no injuries reported. Over 50 firefighters were deployed, and the investigation into the cause is ongoing.

The Meters have tacked on a Fillmore night and a Saenger reunion during Jazz Fest, with Ivan Neville stepping into his uncle’s keyboard seat.

The Orleans Parish School Board voted to advance a long‑planned stadium at Carver High, unlocking ARP funding and a public bid process for the Lower Ninth Ward.

The Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish is open with normal traffic flow after rain concerns, with the DOTD on standby in case of weather changes.

Democrats held a field hearing in New Orleans on Operation Catahoula Crunch as witnesses described profiling and DHS defended the arrests.

New Orleans-born Evolve Coffee + Matcha plans a Mandeville café this spring — its first North Shore location and fourth shop overall.

The Lapalco Boulevard Bridge over Bayou Segnette in Jefferson Parish is closed due to freezing temperatures, impacting local travel. Residents should call (504) 349-5800 for more information.

New Orleans health director urged citizens needing shelter from the cold to utilize city-provided spaces, with shelters like the New Orleans Mission ready to assist.