The Historic District Landmarks Commission in New Orleans has improved efficiency with its HDLC ExpressLane by issuing 115 Certificates of Appropriateness quickly since its launch, representing 60% of all certificates.

Mark Albarado was sentenced to life for raping a child under 13 in Jefferson Parish, with the case involving DNA evidence and a six-year abuse period.

Crescent City Connection Bridge on US 90 BUS Westbound will experience delays due to overnight roadwork for utility improvements starting Friday, with two lanes closed.

The Krewe of Mid‑City transformed the Celestin Ballroom for its 92nd Bal Masque, crowning King Frank Milanese and Queen Amy Freese Carter under a 'Lands Far and Beyond' theme.

Frenchmen All Day, the Marigny cafe known for house-roasted coffee and Bloody Marys, has closed after five years. The building is now listed for sale.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he will not run in 2027 and will finish his current term, citing family and a desire to pass the torch.

Tulane’s Book Fest expands its lineup and campus footprint for March 12–15, 2026, adding marquee authors and making Sunday a full Family Day. The free festival will spread across Tulane’s uptown campus.

A Trump judicial nominee for the New Orleans federal bench was pressed at a Senate hearing over past testimony defending forced arbitration, drawing opposition from advocacy groups.

Savannah Bananas games at the Caesars Superdome (March 14–15) sold by lottery for modest prices, but resale listings have ballooned. Here’s what the team and venue say and how to avoid scams.

St. Charles Parish says deputies will step up DUI patrols during Carnival to keep parade routes safer.

The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled Feb. 5 that delay alone doesn’t bar Larry Roy from seeking post‑conviction relief, citing missing records and prosecutorial missteps.

Firefighters battled a two‑alarm blaze Thursday in Fillmore that left a home partly collapsed on the 4200 block of Cadillac Street. Officials have not yet released details on injuries or cause.

Clear, sunny and breezy Thursday with a high near 52°F. Small Craft and Cold Weather advisories are in effect; warming into the 60s and 70s by the weekend.