The NOPD is seeking help to find Jeffrey Hunt, wanted for identity theft and other charges related to fraudulent utility account creation on Evelina Street.

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 New Orleans startup is turning haptic VR blasters into military training surrogates after scoring Army contracts, and it wants to build them locally. The company says consumer sales will help fund scaled manufacturing.

The Winn‑Dixie at Lakewood Plaza in Metairie will close and be converted into an Aldi, employees say. The move fits into Aldi’s wider conversions of Winn‑Dixie stores across the Gulf South.

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.

A new earned‑premium rule at Louisiana Citizens can let the insurer keep 80% or more of a year’s premium on some midterm cancellations, potentially costing homeowners thousands.

Kenner Mayor Michael Glaser and Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal filed for re‑election as qualifying opened; police‑chief and council contests are also filling up.

A man was found fatally injured early Thursday on the 3300 block of Hamilton Street in Hollygrove. NOPD and Crimestoppers are asking for tips as detectives investigate.

A rotten odor traced to the Dwyer Canal left New Orleans East residents steamed as the Sewerage & Water Board began testing discharges and council members pressed for answers.

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.

Patchy fog this morning and a warm, partly sunny day. Strong storms possible late Saturday into Sunday.

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.