A new private karaoke spot in the Lower Garden District offers three BYOB rooms and premium sound for small groups and celebrations. Bookings are already filling up on weekends.

Legacy Environmental has opened a new facility in St. Charles Parish, aiming to improve the region's environmental services such as emergency response and waste management.

The Knights of Nemesis roll through Chalmette Saturday at 1 p.m. — and The Arc will accept used beads and trinkets for cleaning and resale. Local safety teams will be on hand.

Two suspects were arrested in Garyville after gunfire, while a manhunt continues for Clarence Scott Jr., already treated for a gunshot. He faces charges, as do the others involved. The shooting damaged property and endangered lives.

LDWF and LAWFF are offering a Women's Fishing 101 Workshop in Louisiana for women over 18, focusing on fishing skills and conservation. Limited to 15 participants, a fishing license is required.

A burst water main in Uptown opened a sinkhole that swallowed a parked car and left the owner facing towing and repair bills as crews worked to isolate the break.

Kenner's City Council will vote on a resolution to authorize talks to bring the Pelicans' G‑League Squadron to the Pontchartrain Center. The measure would let the mayor enter negotiations but does not yet create a lease.

Mark Albarado was sentenced to life for raping a child under 13 in Jefferson Parish, with the case involving DNA evidence and a six-year abuse period.

Firefighters battled a two‑alarm blaze Thursday in Fillmore that left a home partly collapsed on the 4200 block of Cadillac Street. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.

A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired into a car carrying his ex and their two young children. No injuries were reported.

The Orleans Parish School Board voted against a proposal to settle a lawsuit over school funding against the City of New Orleans, citing financial impact on schools.

Element New Orleans Downtown opens Feb. 5 inside the 1010 Common conversion, the first phase of a $90M rehab that will add a Fairmont, offices and retail.

An appeals court upheld a mistrial in the sex‑abuse case against former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts after procedural questions about a late grand‑jury indictment stalled jury selection.