The Jefferson Parish Water Department asks residents to stop leaving faucets dripping as temperatures rise and the risk of frozen pipes subsides to avoid straining the water system.

Rouses opened a new store at Chef Menteur Highway on Feb. 2, converting a former Winn‑Dixie and adding produce, seafood and deli departments to New Orleans East. The move aims to improve local access to fresh food and preserve jobs amid a wider Rouses expansion.

New Orleans reschedules Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting to February 9, with agenda details available online from February 2.

The Orleans Parish Coroner identified 58‑year‑old Alvin Dabney Jr. as the man who died after a Jan. 12 Central City burglary shooting. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Police found a man dead in New Orleans' Seventh Ward Wednesday after a 'man down' call on A.P. Tureaud Avenue. Officers say the victim had an apparent gunshot wound and the investigation is ongoing.

St. Tammany landed $3.75M in federal planning funds to advance engineering for two major projects that feed into a $5.9B plan to protect thousands of north‑shore homes. Planners will use the money for modeling, environmental review and siting work, not construction.

Covington police are asking for tips to find 27-year-old Gabrielle Houillon, last seen Tuesday. Officials say she has no working phone and clothing details are unknown.

A two-alarm blaze at Windmill Creek South in Metairie was under control by midafternoon and no injuries were reported as investigators looked into the cause.

Barataria Preserve's visitor center and most trails will close Feb. 2 for phased boardwalk and facility repairs after Hurricane Ida damage.

A thousand musicians will join Harry Connick Jr. and Cowboy Mouth at the Caesars Superdome next Saturday for Rockin'1000's U.S. debut, blending global players with New Orleans tradition.

Investigators say they are now probing multiple people in the Dooky Chase shooting that killed a 19‑year‑old and wounded three tourists last Friday. Police are collecting video and offering a reward for tips.

A 60-year-old man was struck and killed on Lincoln Beach Boulevard in New Orleans East; the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. Police are investigating.

New Orleans faces an Extreme Cold Watch with possible wind chills as low as 7 degrees, and residents are advised to take precautions against the severe weather conditions.