The St. John Parish Parks & Recreation 10U All Star Basketball Team won the Jr. NBA League Championship in Plaquemines, as celebrated in a social media post.

A fire at an Entergy substation in Reserve, LA, caused a power outage, affecting local businesses, schools, and homes. Authorities were working to restore power, estimated at 3 hours.

St. Bernard Sheriff's Office is increasing its presence at the Knights of Nemesis Carnival Parade, providing safety and live social media updates to the public.

New Orleans police report a 72% drop in illegal firearm possession arrests and a 54% decrease in gun seizures year-over-year, according to preliminary figures.

A tanker truck crash on I-49 in Alexandria, LA caused a major road closure, with cleanup underway and traffic redirected to US 71. The DOTD is urging caution and patience from motorists.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office offers a support hub for crime victims during Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, available starting two hours before each parade.

New Orleans prepares for Mardi Gras with 25 law enforcement agencies led by Sheriff Susan Hutson and OPSO, focusing on safety with a $3.6 million budget and over 400 officers ready to secure festivities.

Two individuals were arrested by LDWF in Avoyelles Parish for illegal hunting and drug possession, with charges including firearm possession by a felon and methamphetamine possession.

Christopher Sepulvado, a death row inmate in Louisiana, died of natural causes before his execution, raising issues about the state's death penalty system and execution methods.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to illegal machine gun possession and faces up to 10 years in prison and fines. His arrest followed an FBI social media probe linking him to illegal firearm displays and drug references.

Fernando Brister, 35, from Louisiana, faces federal charges for meth distribution and illegal firearm possession; he risks up to 20 years in prison and $1 million in fines.

The Krewe of Atlas parade has been rescheduled to Thursday due to weather concerns, following the Krewe of Symphony at 6:30 p.m. on February 27, 2025.

Kenner man Noah Torres pled guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and faces up to 20 years in prison and fines. He had over 500 illicit images and videos.