The Orleans Parish DA’s office is handing out Narcan and fentanyl test strips to bars along parade routes as Mardi Gras approaches. Officials say prevention saves lives.

Le Krewe d'Etat paused at Gallier Hall Friday night as its secretive 'Dictator' accepted a champagne toast during the Uptown parade.

Dense fog will slow Saturday morning commutes in New Orleans; storms and gusty winds may arrive overnight. Small craft advisories are in effect for local waters.

St. Charles Parish announces multiple road closures and constructions, including Hwy 628 closure until 2026, affecting traffic patterns and causing detours.

A Gretna credit-union employee was arrested after deputies found about $150,000 in cash stashed in a cooler during a Florida traffic stop. She was booked on a theft charge and awaits extradition.

A weekend Pygmalion parade on St. Charles turned violent when a large brawl left one person stabbed; police arrested three and say others are wanted.

A man was shot and killed near Boettner Park in the St. Thomas development Friday afternoon. NOPD homicide detectives are investigating.

The City Council opposed new regulations on temporary alcohol permits, directed a hearing on rezoning, sought an accounting firm for Fiscal Year 2025 audit, and set a vote for a security district fee.

A traffic stop in St. Tammany Parish led to the arrest of four individuals for firearms and narcotics violations, as well as possession of burglary tools and a stolen vehicle cloning device.

Mayor Helena Moreno of New Orleans issued an executive order prohibiting city officials from entering into 287(g) agreements with ICE, preventing local police from acting as immigration agents.

The new bridge expansion on Collins Boulevard in Covington has reduced traffic congestion, with St. Tammany Parish officials celebrating the improvement to commutes and quality of life.

The krewes of Hermes and Iris gathered in the French Quarter Friday morning for a traditional Toast to the Messenger Gods, launching Hermes Friday and the weekend's parades.

Slidell city offices will close on Feb 16-17 for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras-related holidays, with essential personnel on duty and a 24-hour emergency hotline for utilities. Normal operations resume Wednesday.