Residents of St. Charles Parish held their 40th annual commemorative march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured in a video shared on Facebook.

Two suspects, Steve Minyard and Casey Landry, were arrested by the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office for an aggravated burglary involving assault and theft at a residence.

Former New Orleans 911 director Tyrell Morris was released after serving four months of a one‑year sentence, his attorney says. Court challenges and a Feb. 11 hearing remain.

Rouses opened a new store at Chef Menteur Highway on Feb. 2, converting a former Winn‑Dixie and adding produce, seafood and deli departments to New Orleans East. The move aims to improve local access to fresh food and preserve jobs amid a wider Rouses expansion.

Aden Aroma, opened by 23-year-old Basil Alsoofi in Harvey, serves Yemeni drinks and pastries including adeni chai and honeycomb bread. The compact shop aims to be a late-night, alcohol-free gathering spot.

New Orleans faces a freeze warning with potential sub-freezing temperatures threatening crops and vegetation; residents are urged to take precautions.

Lane closures on LA 3152 (Clearview Parkway) in Jefferson Parish start Tuesday at 7:30 PM and will continue through early Friday. Single and double lane closures will occur nightly for joint maintenance. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Kyle Armstrong indicted for illegal gun possession as a felon, with prior convictions and a potential 15-year sentence.

A Tangipahoa Parish man, Garrett McClain Jr., pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. He faces a minimum 10-year prison sentence, a potential life term, and fines up to $10 million.

Haven Patterson, 43, received a 48-month prison sentence for illegally possessing two handguns as a convicted felon. He will also serve three years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Hymel's Florist in LaPlace is a family-owned shop praised for exceptional service and unique floral designs, catering to various occasions and offering local and nationwide delivery.

JeffCAP is hosting two LiHEAP outreach meetings to help Jefferson Parish residents apply for energy bill assistance, requiring specific documents for eligibility.

Dramatic photos from NOFD show a three‑alarm fire at 6319 Kuebel Dr early Sunday; the department's post did not report any injuries.