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.

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.