Savannah Bananas games at the Caesars Superdome (March 14–15) sold by lottery for modest prices, but resale listings have ballooned. Here’s what the team and venue say and how to avoid scams.

St. Charles Parish says deputies will step up DUI patrols during Carnival to keep parade routes safer.

The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Feb. 5 that delay alone doesn’t bar Larry Roy from seeking post‑conviction relief, citing missing records and prosecutorial missteps.

Firefighters battled a two‑alarm blaze Thursday in Fillmore that left a home partly collapsed on the 4200 block of Cadillac Street. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.

Clear, sunny and breezy Thursday with a high near 52°F. Small Craft and Cold Weather advisories are in effect; warming into the 60s and 70s by the weekend.

St. Bernard deputies will run sobriety checkpoints and seat-belt checks Feb. 6–17 under a state grant ahead of Mardi Gras.

St. Charles Parish has multiple road closures and construction with significant routes like Hwy 628 affected until March 13, and ongoing work on Jonathan Street, Short Street, Ormond Center Court, LA 3127, and US 61.

A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired into a car carrying his ex and their two young children. No injuries were reported.

After a year of pop‑ups, chef Valeriano Chiella's Fico Cucina has moved into Balcony Bar Uptown, bringing baked gnocchi, cacio e pepe and a chicken Milanese to a regular menu. The fixed kitchen lets the project expand beyond one‑night events.

The St. Tammany Fishing Pier is being revitalized with improvements including new structural steel and an extension. The project is set to complete in 2027, will offer 24/7 access, and is supported by local government and federal partners.

St. Bernard Parish reports progress in infrastructure and recreation, including drainage improvements, park upgrades, and Fire Station 11 nearing completion.

Two St. Tammany Parish deputies rescued three hunters from icy waters after their boat drifted away during a duck hunting trip. Despite harsh conditions, they safely retrieved the individuals and their boat.

The Orleans Parish School Board voted against a proposal to settle a lawsuit over school funding against the City of New Orleans, citing financial impact on schools.