Slidell's Mayor and City Council wish a joyful Mardi Gras to residents, announcing office closures for the celebration, with essential services remaining operational.

The Sherburne WMA Shooting Range rifle range in Louisiana is closed until further notice due to storm damage from fallen trees; other ranges remain open.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office expands its inmate education program with Nunez Community College to reduce recidivism by offering vocational training and GED courses.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office celebrated School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, recognizing the impact and dedication of SROs in schools through a Facebook post filled with images and positive anecdotes.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting a seminar for hunters on reptile and amphibian identification and habitat respect at the Woodworth Education Center on March 14.

The LWFC updated the 2026-27 hunting regulations, adding drone use for tracking wounded animals and engine use restrictions in WMAs. Public comments are open until March 6, 2026.

The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center says Essence left a six‑figure balance from the 2025 festival as state funding talks approach.

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.

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

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.

Jefferson Parish announces an online surplus property auction from February 12 to 26, 2026, including vehicles and equipment, with in-person previews at their Surplus Yard.

Pope Leo XIV accepted Archbishop Aymond's resignation, with Bishop Checchio becoming the 15th Archbishop of New Orleans. Aymond retired post a bankruptcy case settlement; Checchio is familiarizing himself with the local community.

Residents packed City Hall and demanded answers after natural‑gas bills jumped following Entergy’s sale to Delta Utilities; the company has rolled out $250 relief while regulators press for clarity.