The forecast for New Orleans includes patchy fog, mostly cloudy skies, and highs near 72 degrees; humidity will be high. Light winds and mild temperatures persist, with a slight chance of showers later in the week.

Proteus and Orpheus rolled Uptown Monday, turning St. Charles into a sea of beads and tambourines. Revelers packed the avenue under mild, partly cloudy skies.

A Detroit woman has been charged after a Gretna crash that left an 83-year-old man dead; authorities say she was arrested following a disturbance at the airport rental-car garage.

St. Tammany Parish celebrated George Washington's legacy on Presidents' Day on social media, reflecting upon his role as a pivotal leader in American history.

A scooter rider was killed after colliding with a car in the Freret neighborhood; police say investigators are on the scene.

Jefferson Parish announces the Mardi Gras parade with The Krewe of Atlas, encouraging spectators to sign up for alerts via text for live updates on the parade route and potential changes.

Sodexo Live! has struck a 15‑year hospitality deal and is advancing planning funds to help the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience move closer to a lease and construction.

New Orleans officials offered a family watching the Tucks parade a special viewing spot at Gallier Hall after a racist incident occurred during the festivities.

A LaPlace shooting Sunday left one man dead and another wounded; deputies arrested a 33‑year‑old suspect and say the investigation is ongoing.

Three stabbings were reported across New Orleans during Mardi Gras Bacchus crowds; police made arrests at one scene and investigations are ongoing.

NOPD arrested five suspects for pickpocketing in the French Quarter, recovering 71 phones, IDs, and credit cards; they continue seeking victims to return stolen items.

Bay Play will stack kids’ arcades across three floors with a fourth‑floor rooftop bar — developers say the project aims to boost family life and tourism on Beach Boulevard.

Agents in Louisiana arrested a man with a live alligator, a firearm, and marijuana on Bourbon Street; he faces multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.