The Garden District’s Magnolia Mansion is being reborn as the Whit, a $12M boutique hotel and events venue that will take reservations in March and open publicly in September.

A Jefferson Parish man, Devin Hutton, has been indicted for mail theft and could face a five-year sentence, supervised release, and fines if convicted.

An extreme cold snap has hit New Orleans, prompting the NWS to issue warnings of dangerous wind chills and risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Residents are advised to protect themselves and their pipes from the freezing temperatures.

A crash in Garyville hit a support beam on an NALCO walkway, shutting River Road between LA 54 and Daffodil St. Authorities are inspecting the beam before reopening the road.

Hymel's Florist, a family-run business in LaPlace, is known for artistic floral arrangements and gifts. They offer local and nationwide delivery and are commended for their role in the community.

Authorities in Louisiana are investigating the shooting death of a bald eagle in Vermilion Parish and offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.

Former Gretna police chief Arthur Lawson sued Jefferson Parish and its nonprofit after being removed from the JFI board. The case targets a council appointment tied to a $10M Gretna development.

Crews are on site building Montz’s first permanent pump stations, a $32M project meant to boost pumping capacity and ease chronic flooding.

Defense asked for probation after a teen pleaded guilty in the St. Claude hit-and-run that killed a French Quarter bartender. Prosecutors say video and prior crashes show a pattern of reckless driving.

State police say 35‑year‑old Rutledge Deas IV posed as a special‑needs client on nanny platforms to lure caregivers; he was arrested on human‑trafficking charges.

Six inmates escaped Riverbend Detention Center Thursday night; a multi‑agency search is underway and authorities have released names and photos.

Wynton Marsalis, a New Orleans native and longtime leader of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will step away from day-to-day leadership in a phased transition through 2028.

Health officials warn flu cases are climbing as Louisiana confirms its first pediatric death this season; vaccinations and precautions are urged.