LaPlace's Baskin Robbins is highlighted in St. John the Baptist Parish's "Saturday Spotlight" social media campaign, celebrated for its vast flavor selection and ability to cater to both special occasions and impromptu dessert desires.

A ceremony celebrated local entrepreneurs who completed the Kauffman FastTrac Program, with discussions on the program's impact on over 200 entrepreneurs, offering resources and training to advance small businesses.

St. John the Baptist Parish students are invited to create miniature Mardi Gras floats using shoeboxes for a contest. Submissions are due by February 11, 2026.

Emeril Lagasse’s Portuguese-focused 34 Restaurant & Bar will close Jan. 31, the Emeril Group said, citing rising operational costs while hinting at a possible return.

A federal inmate who was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish custody in December was re-arrested Friday by U.S. Marshals, reigniting scrutiny of the jail’s operations. The capture spotlights long-running infrastructure and staffing questions at the Orleans Justice Center.

A thousand musicians will join Harry Connick Jr. and Cowboy Mouth at the Caesars Superdome next Saturday for Rockin'1000's U.S. debut, blending global players with New Orleans tradition.

Investigators say they are now probing multiple people in the Dooky Chase shooting that killed a 19‑year‑old and wounded three tourists last Friday. Police are collecting video and offering a reward for tips.

Jefferson Parish’s $45M John Alario Jr. complex in Avondale is nearly ready and already booked for weekend tournaments — officials hope those games will spur hotels and restaurants on the West Bank.

Court records and surveillance video show a former OPSO deputy shoved a restrained inmate into a metal doorframe, leaving the man with a collapsed lung.

The Louisiana Department of Education ordered Noble Minds Institute to return $274,500 after an audit flagged questionable expenses during a Dec. 2024–May 2025 review.

A 60-year-old man was struck and killed on Lincoln Beach Boulevard in New Orleans East; the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. Police are investigating.

The St. Charles Parish Council is set for a meeting with resolutions on canal cleaning, parking, and water projects. It will be broadcast live, with a full agenda and community participation encouraged.

New Orleans faces an Extreme Cold Watch with possible wind chills as low as 7 degrees, and residents are advised to take precautions against the severe weather conditions.