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.

Rising Oaks will turn a former Terrytown golf course into 150 Fortified Gold, midcentury‑inspired homes priced for essential workers and seniors. Early units are complete and the first sale closed just before Christmas.

LaPlace's Baskin Robbins is highlighted in St. John the Baptist Parish's "Saturday Spotlight" social media campaign, celebrated for its vast flavor selection and ability to cater to both special occasions and impromptu dessert desires.

The Louisiana Department of Education ordered Noble Minds Institute to return $274,500 after an audit flagged questionable expenses during a Dec. 2024–May 2025 review.

Montz, LA residents will face significant road closures on Hwy 628 from Jan 26 to Mar 13, 2026, due to construction, with detours via Spillway and River Roads.

Jefferson Parish sets up warming centers ahead of a cold snap, with locations at Terrytown Playground and Alario Multi-Purpose Center, accommodating residents and their pets.

Roadwork in New Orleans will cause lane closures on US 90 in both directions, with specified times for eastbound and westbound lanes, contingent on the weather.

NWS issued a Dense Fog Advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi until 8 AM CST Friday, warning of reduced visibility and advising caution while driving.