Louisiana wildlife agents issued citations to three men for various hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish, including hunting deer during illegal hours and trespassing.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting a seminar for hunters on reptile and amphibian identification and habitat respect at the Woodworth Education Center on March 14.

The LWFC updated the 2026-27 hunting regulations, adding drone use for tracking wounded animals and engine use restrictions in WMAs. Public comments are open until March 6, 2026.

A sagging building at St. Charles and Julia forced police to clear paradegoers; city crews installed shoring and barricades while officials assess the facade.

The Orleans Parish DA’s office is handing out Narcan and fentanyl test strips to bars along parade routes as Mardi Gras approaches. Officials say prevention saves lives.

Le Krewe d'Etat paused at Gallier Hall Friday night as its secretive 'Dictator' accepted a champagne toast during the Uptown parade.

Dense fog will slow Saturday morning commutes in New Orleans; storms and gusty winds may arrive overnight. Small craft advisories are in effect for local waters.

St. Charles Parish announces multiple road closures and constructions, including Hwy 628 closure until 2026, affecting traffic patterns and causing detours.

A Gretna credit-union employee was arrested after deputies found about $150,000 in cash stashed in a cooler during a Florida traffic stop. She was booked on a theft charge and awaits extradition.

A weekend Pygmalion parade on St. Charles turned violent when a large brawl left one person stabbed; police arrested three and say others are wanted.

A man was shot and killed near Boettner Park in the St. Thomas development Friday afternoon. NOPD homicide detectives are investigating.

The City Council opposed new regulations on temporary alcohol permits, directed a hearing on rezoning, sought an accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2025 audit, and set a vote for a security district fee.

A traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish led to the arrest of four individuals for firearms and narcotics violations, as well as possession of burglary tools and a stolen vehicle cloning device.