New Orleans announces traffic changes for Mardi Gras, with Calliope St closure from February 6-8 and 13-17, 2026 for event control. Detours are provided.

Ongoing construction in St. Charles Parish causes road closures and detours, with significant work on Hwy 628 until 2026 and other local disruptions affecting travel.

Legacy Environmental has opened a new facility in St. Charles Parish, aiming to improve the region's environmental services such as emergency response and waste management.

A precautionary boil-water advisory covers parts of Poydras after emergency repairs. Residents should boil tap water for one minute or use bottled water until tests clear the system.

The Knights of Nemesis roll through Chalmette Saturday at 1 p.m. — and The Arc will accept used beads and trinkets for cleaning and resale. Local safety teams will be on hand.

Two suspects were arrested in Garyville after gunfire, while a manhunt continues for Clarence Scott Jr., already treated for a gunshot. He faces charges, as do the others involved. The shooting damaged property and endangered lives.

St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced he won't seek reelection in 2027, planning to focus more on family and volunteering post-retirement.

LDWF and LAWFF are offering a Women's Fishing 101 Workshop in Louisiana for women over 18, focusing on fishing skills and conservation. Limited to 15 participants, a fishing license is required.

The VA has awarded a lease for a new outpatient clinic at 8300–8400 Pecue Lane in Baton Rouge; the site will be roughly 122,000 sq ft with space for 600 cars. The facility is expected to open in 2029.

A pipeline rupture near Holly Beach sent smoke over Johnson Bayou and left one worker injured while community monitors recorded particle and VOC spikes.

Bunge is expanding its Avondale oils refinery with a $225M project that will triple capacity and join an $800M Destrehan plant as part of a roughly $1B New Orleans push.

US 61 in St. Charles Parish will have nightly lane closures for roadwork from February 8-12, impacting travel.

US 61 in Jefferson Parish will undergo a $4.16 million improvement project from David Drive to Causeway Boulevard, starting February 2026, with completion aimed for June 2026, weather permitting.