The Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Office temporarily closes due to severe winter weather, affecting Early Voting for a special election but plans to resume shortly after.

A Metairie man, Scott Sanders, died after his vehicle hit a billboard pillar in St. Bernard Parish; seatbelt use and crash cause are under investigation.

The Lapalco Boulevard Bridge over Bayou Segnette in Jefferson Parish is closed due to freezing temperatures, impacting local travel. Residents should call (504) 349-5800 for more information.

New Orleans health director urged citizens needing shelter from the cold to utilize city-provided spaces, with shelters like the New Orleans Mission ready to assist.

2026 property tax bills are in the mail and posted online. Here’s what Orleans Parish owners need to know about fees, drop-offs and the Feb. 28 deadline.

New Orleans is under a severe cold warning, expecting single-digit wind chills and advising safety measures for frostbite, hypothermia, and frozen pipes.

Louisiana's US 90 in Jefferson Parish will have partial road closures for paving and widening works starting January 27-30, 2026, causing likely delays.

New Orleans man indicted for intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine, facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted.

St. John the Baptist Parish urges residents and businesses to protect their pipes from freezing by insulating exposed pipes and letting indoor faucets drip during cold weather.

Rising Oaks will turn a former Terrytown golf course into 150 Fortified Gold, midcentury‑inspired homes priced for essential workers and seniors. Early units are complete and the first sale closed just before Christmas.

The director of Versailles toured St. Louis Cathedral as plans and fundraising coalesce for a multiyear restoration of the French Quarter landmark.

The all-female Krewe of Nefertiti will roll a 14-float "Bayou Nefertiti" family parade in New Orleans East on Feb. 1 at 1 p.m., featuring bands, dance groups and a surprise jewelry throw.

A video of a student with a gun at Covington High led to a lock down and investigation, revealing the gun was a bb gun and the video old. One arrest was made, and normal activities resumed.