New Orleans boosts law enforcement presence for Mardi Gras, with Sheriff Susan Hutson deputizing 175 officers from across Louisiana, emphasizing safety, unity, and interagency cooperation.

Film and TV shoots spent $185.5M in North Carolina in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and filming across 45 counties.

About $73 million in CalKIDS scholarship funds is waiting for eligible Sacramento County students. Seniors should check accounts and claim before the March 2 priority deadline.

Portland’s shift from neighborhood fundraisers to a districtwide foundation has coincided with a steep fall in donations, forcing the Fund for PPS to stretch scarce dollars amid deep budget pressure.

Buckhead residents at 55 Pharr say they've been without running water for two weeks as management and the city trade emails and tenants ration bottled supplies.

SUNY has launched a Military Tuition Rate to cap undergraduate tuition for active‑duty, National Guard and Reserve members. Early rollouts began this spring and a statewide expansion is planned for fall 2026.

JaxParks and @904dates will host an "Adult Date-night" at Riverfront Plaza, screening "The Princess Bride." The event includes food trucks, a bar, and free popcorn, with parking options nearby.

"Create and Chat" events at Abbotts Creek Community Center in Raleigh offer crafting evenings for adults, welcoming all skill levels every Wednesday starting March 11.

A USDA inspection found a camel kicked a guest at Champion Forest’s Christmas show and flagged the animal exhibitor for a critical safety lapse. PETA is urging the church to stop using live animals.

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

North Carolina regulators blocked Carolina Water Service from imposing a temporary March 1 rate hike, pausing a broader case that could lift rates about 34% over three years.

St. Johns County will host an open house on February 26 for updates and discussion on the SUN Trail River-to-Sea Loop project's design involving two trail segments.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel issued a consumer alert for dating services, urging caution about scams, privacy, contracts, and encouraging reading terms and reporting issues.