The 77th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo will occur on March 28, 2026, at New Orleans City Park, featuring various competitions for all ages and a Fishtival with education and entertainment.

The Boil Water Advisory in Grand Isle, issued by the Jefferson Parish Water Department, was lifted after water pressure restoration and safe sample analysis.

The New Orleans OSD made progress in 2025 for disadvantaged businesses with better tracking, certification processes, and contract compliance training aimed at fair procurement opportunity access.

Mexican national Jose Cabrera-Molina is charged with illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, facing up to 2 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The article describes the roles and functions of New Orleans' City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments, along with meeting details and their importance in shaping the city's urban planning.

Westwego is ready for a colorful Mardi Gras parade and market with marching bands, floats, and various festivities on January 11th. A post-parade market offers food, music, and activities.

Councilmember Lesli Harris commented on the Minneapolis ICE shooting and its implications for New Orleans, expressing the city's unity and demand for respectful, transparent immigration enforcement.

A Flood Watch has been issued through Saturday morning in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, predicting 2 to 4 inches of rain, with possible flash flooding.

Covington Police arrested three men for soliciting minors online, thanks to a sting operation with various law enforcement agencies. They face charges including computer-aided solicitation and attempted pornography production.

Wright Avenue in Jefferson Parish will close from Terry to Hector Ave starting Jan 12 for infrastructure upgrades until May 22, 2026. Detours are advised.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office promotes its domestic violence support services, offering outreach, advocacy, emergency shelter, and legal assistance, highlighting the importance of seeking help.

Raishad Batiste was arrested in Metairie, LA, for evading a stop and injuring a deputy in December, as announced by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.

New Orleans faces varied weather with initial partly cloudy skies and a chilly 40°F, transitioning to sun, then showers and thunderstorms, and gusty winds. A drier spell with sunny days is expected after.