The Krewe of Prophets of Persia marked 100 years with a private centennial ball at the Orpheum, spotlighting museum‑level costumes, closed courts and long family ties.

Mayor Helena Moreno condemned an inappropriate float at Mardi Gras and emphasized respect and inclusion, vowing to hold those responsible accountable.

A man was found shot and killed early Sunday at Jackson Avenue and South Derbigny in the Hoffman Triangle; police say no arrests have been made.

A 20‑year‑old was arrested after his car ended up inside a Slidell bedroom where a 13‑year‑old slept; police say the teen suffered only minor injuries.

Warm, breezy afternoon with gusts near 30 mph. The NWS warns severe storms tonight — secure outdoor items and have a shelter plan.

Early Sunday storms left thousands without power across southeast Louisiana parishes, with outages reported in St. James, Lafourche and Washington.

The right lane of northbound Destrehan Avenue at Eastview Drive will be closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Wednesday next week through May 30 for a sewer lift station rehabilitation project. Motorists should follow detours and contact Sid Trouard at (504) 736-6386 for details.

Jefferson Parish rezoned a West Bank lot to allow a mobile concrete‑crushing operation, overruling planners and sparking neighbor worry about dust and noise.

A Honduran man was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal in the Eastern District of Louisiana, with time served and one year supervised release.

Louisiana wildlife agents issued citations to three men for various hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish, including hunting deer during illegal hours and trespassing.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting a seminar for hunters on reptile and amphibian identification and habitat respect at the Woodworth Education Center on March 14.

The LWFC updated the 2026-27 hunting regulations, adding drone use for tracking wounded animals and engine use restrictions in WMAs. Public comments are open until March 6, 2026.

A sagging building at St. Charles and Julia forced police to clear paradegoers; city crews installed shoring and barricades while officials assess the facade.