Jefferson Parish rezoned a West Bank lot to allow a mobile concrete‑crushing operation, overruling planners and sparking neighbor worry about dust and noise.

A Honduran man was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal in the Eastern District of Louisiana, with time served and one year supervised release.

Le Krewe d'Etat paused at Gallier Hall Friday night as its secretive 'Dictator' accepted a champagne toast during the Uptown parade.

Plaquemines Parish announces closures of government buildings and no garbage pickup for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras, with services resuming Wednesday.

A traffic stop near Oak Harbor unearthed stolen guns, a converted automatic pistol, a key‑cloning device and narcotics, police say.

Dense fog hit New Orleans Friday morning, cutting visibility and slowing commutes. Forecasters warn of low visibility through 9 a.m. and a gusty, possibly severe system this weekend.

New Orleans Mayor Moreno and the City Council have announced a $6 million investment in city-operated street paving projects, aimed at reducing reliance on private contractors and creating local jobs.

Mayor Helena Moreno announces a new in-house Street Maintenance Unit in New Orleans with a $6.25 million investment, shifting away from privatization for improved street paving and infrastructure management.

St. Charles Parish Council will meet to discuss community infrastructure and revise a polling place, alongside potential savings on a bridge project and investments in water treatment and recreational facilities.

A Lacombe man was arrested after investigators say he sent sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was a minor. The arrest follows a months‑long Special Victims Unit probe.

St. John the Baptist Parish posted photos of a ribbon‑cutting Wednesday for a new Fratelli's Italian Grille in LaPlace, naming owner Ismet Nezaj and listing hours. The restaurant occupies an end‑cap at 405 Belle Terre Blvd.

Durbert Ashford was arrested for robbing the same store twice in a week in Slidell, identified by his clothing and apprehended through quick police teamwork.

Kenner Police Department joins the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, increasing patrols to deter impaired driving during Carnival season, with a state grant backing their enforcement efforts.