St. Charles Parish announces road closures and safety instructions for its upcoming Mardi Gras parades, with the Krewe of Lul on March 1 and the Krewe of Des Allemands on March 2.

A juvenile was caught on camera shoplifting ski masks in a Covington store; the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office humorously reported the incident and sought community assistance on Facebook.

Marco Mejia was arrested in St. Bernard Parish for narcotics charges, including intent to distribute marijuana, following a Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police operation.

Louisiana man, Robert Marsh, faces charges for possessing child exploitation materials and illegal firearm possession.

New Orleans adjusts its waste collection schedule for Mardi Gras, with no curbside pickup on March 4 outside the French Quarter and DDD, and subsequent collections delayed by a day.

New Orleans announces temporary road closure at Washington Avenue and S. Derbigny Street for drainage upgrades and green infrastructure improvements, with scheduled work times and detour plans provided.

The St. John Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam while confirming that GTAM Services' tax calls are legitimate, but they do not request payment over the phone.

Upcoming lane closures for the Belle Chasse Bridge Replacement Project in Louisiana will affect LA 23 traffic, with day and night disruptions from Feb 25-29.

Louisiana partners with Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas to maintain accurate voter registration records by sharing data, a move announced by Secretary of State Nancy Landry to promote electoral integrity.

The NWS issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the morning in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, advising caution while driving due to reduced visibility. The day expected to clear up with highs around 72 degrees.

A Honduran national was sentenced to 30 months for illegal firearms possession in the U.S. with supervised release and a fine. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

NOPD seeks community help to locate Anthony Kip Pazol, wanted for identity theft, bank fraud, and other charges after allegedly defrauding a victim in New Orleans.

NOPD seeks the public's help to find Jace L. Ledet, wanted for motorcycle theft from October last year. He attempted to sell the stolen vehicle online, leading to an arrest warrant. The NOPD requests tips via their hotline or Crimestoppers.