A boil water advisory affects parts of Belle Chasse after a contractor damaged a 16-inch main; expect low pressure while crews repair and test the system.

Patchy fog Saturday morning with a slight midday storm chance. A sharp cool‑down and gusty north winds arrive Sunday into early next week.

Kenner Police maintained safety and embraced community spirit during Rivertown's Lundi Gras celebrations alongside the Krewe of Zulu and Argus parades.

Two people were found dead in LaPlace’s Cambridge subdivision after a Thursday shooting; homicide detectives are processing the 1900 block of Yorktowne Drive.

Mardi Gras 2026 in New Orleans ended with a traditional midnight march by police and leaders. State Police reported nearly 100 arrests and 170+ service calls on social media.

A Verite News analysis of city data found lead in roughly 60% of participating homes, renewing pressure on the Sewerage & Water Board to speed costly pipe replacements.

Douglas Graffato becomes Captain at Kenner Fire Department, a role involving leadership and increased responsibilities.

Christian Broadbridge and Syrus Robinson have joined the St. Bernard Parish Firefighters, celebrated by Local 1468 on Facebook. The post highlights the values of teamwork and commitment to the community.

Queer-owned Undergrowth Coffee on Magazine Street closed after five years; owners cited rising costs and closed to pay staff severance.

Former federal prosecutor Carlos A. Lopez and Dallas defense attorney Barrett R. Howell were sentenced for deleting text messages in a healthcare fraud case.

Darvale Williams pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges in New Orleans, facing up to ten years in prison for being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm.

The article discusses a measles outbreak in the US with 3,190 cases, most among the unvaccinated, and the New Orleans Health Department's urging for MMR vaccination.

Clerks want a carve‑out after a privacy law let officials scrub court and property records. A pending bill would shield district‑clerk databases from redaction requests.