Kenner Mayor Michael Glaser and Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal filed for re‑election as qualifying opened; police‑chief and council contests are also filling up.

A man was found fatally injured early Thursday on the 3300 block of Hamilton Street in Hollygrove. NOPD and Crimestoppers are asking for tips as detectives investigate.

A rotten odor traced to the Dwyer Canal left New Orleans East residents steamed as the Sewerage & Water Board began testing discharges and council members pressed for answers.

St. John the Baptist Parish posted photos of a ribbon‑cutting Wednesday for a new Fratelli's Italian Grille in LaPlace, naming owner Ismet Nezaj and listing hours. The restaurant occupies an end‑cap at 405 Belle Terre Blvd.

Patchy fog this morning and a warm, partly sunny day. Strong storms possible late Saturday into Sunday.

Jefferson Parish announces an online surplus property auction from February 12 to 26, 2026, including vehicles and equipment, with in-person previews at their Surplus Yard.

Kameron Hossley was arrested after assaulting a man post-youth basketball game; he faces second-degree battery charges and was booked into St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

The Orleans Parish coroner identified 15-year-old Walter Dalton as the victim in a Seventh Ward shooting. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open at Sweetland Centre in Broussard, taking over the former Taco Bell corner. Local franchisees behind the Youngsville expansion will operate the new spot.

Pope Leo XIV accepted Archbishop Aymond's resignation, with Bishop Checchio becoming the 15th Archbishop of New Orleans. Aymond retired post a bankruptcy case settlement; Checchio is familiarizing himself with the local community.

A grass fire near I-12 Westbound Mile Marker 65 caused traffic delays; it was extinguished by St. Tammany Parish Fire District #4 with no reported injuries.

New Orleans gas bills are rising due to increased fuel costs and high usage, with residents and City Council members questioning Delta Utilities' billing practices.

NOPD named Jeffrey Michael Hunt in an identity-theft probe that alleges a stolen Social Security number was used to open a utility account. Detectives want tips.