US 61 in Jefferson Parish will undergo a $4.16 million improvement project from David Drive to Causeway Boulevard, starting February 2026, with completion aimed for June 2026, weather permitting.

New Orleans Police are asking for help locating Michelle Mary Arceneaux after an alleged Wednesday stabbing in the 900 block of Stanton Road. Investigators say the victim's children were present.

Photos show leaks in the LaPlace sheriff's office as officials push an 18‑acre Airline Highway headquarters. Parish crime fell 36% in 2025.

Tulane’s Book Fest expands its lineup and campus footprint for March 12–15, 2026, adding marquee authors and making Sunday a full Family Day. The free festival will spread across Tulane’s uptown campus.

St. Bernard deputies will run sobriety checkpoints and seat-belt checks Feb. 6–17 under a state grant ahead of Mardi Gras.

LCAI is offering a 10-week General Contractors Seminar for contractors in Louisiana, covering construction fundamentals and safety codes, with registration closing on February 20, 2026.

Relatives in Harvey say they’re stunned after 68‑year‑old Robbie Walker was shot outside her home and her husband was arrested on homicide‑related charges.

Aden Aroma, opened by 23-year-old Basil Alsoofi in Harvey, serves Yemeni drinks and pastries including adeni chai and honeycomb bread. The compact shop aims to be a late-night, alcohol-free gathering spot.

Kyle Armstrong indicted for illegal gun possession as a felon, with prior convictions and a potential 15-year sentence.

Hymel's Florist in LaPlace is a family-owned shop praised for exceptional service and unique floral designs, catering to various occasions and offering local and nationwide delivery.

A crash in Garyville hit a support beam on an NALCO walkway, shutting River Road between LA 54 and Daffodil St. Authorities are inspecting the beam before reopening the road.

Wynton Marsalis, a New Orleans native and longtime leader of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will step away from day-to-day leadership in a phased transition through 2028.

Helena Moreno has named five new commissioners to NORD, handing the mayor a reconstituted 13-member board to tackle maintenance, transparency and hiring.