LaPlace's Baskin Robbins is highlighted in St. John the Baptist Parish's "Saturday Spotlight" social media campaign, celebrated for its vast flavor selection and ability to cater to both special occasions and impromptu dessert desires.

A ceremony celebrated local entrepreneurs who completed the Kauffman FastTrac Program, with discussions on the program's impact on over 200 entrepreneurs, offering resources and training to advance small businesses.

Ampirical is expanding its headquarters in St. Tammany Parish, with a 90,000 square-foot facility, creating 175 jobs. The $43 million project reflects the company's two-decade commitment to the local economy.

New Orleans Police seek help via social media to locate Ronald Washington, charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and possession by a felon, advising the public he's dangerous and to not approach him.

Raishad Batiste was arrested in Metairie, LA, for evading a stop and injuring a deputy in December, as announced by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.

Louisiana wins Business Facilities' Platinum Deal of the Year again for Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion investment in a new steel mill, expected to create over 5,400 jobs in Ascension Parish.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled two major fires on New Year’s, one three-alarm fire in Algiers and another two-alarm in Uptown, which led to 18 people being displaced. No casualties were reported.

Aaron Terod Johnson, 37, was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor and coercing another into prostitution. He now faces a prison sentence ranging from 10 years to life, with sentencing scheduled for March 18, 2025.

Boudreaux’s Jewelers invests $4M in its Mandeville flagship store expansion to become a leading jewelry manufacturing hub in Louisiana, promising new high-wage jobs.

St. John the Baptist Parish launches Restaurant Day with deals to support local eateries, coinciding with Small Business Saturday, promoting community investment and local spending.

Drone Institute, LLC plans a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette HQ, creating about 1,400 jobs in the next decade and strengthening its commitment to drone innovation and education.

The Back Nine is set to replace The Munch Factory as the new restaurant at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course in New Orleans from January 3, 2026.

State and federal agencies conducted joint patrols to enforce oyster fishing regulations in Louisiana, issuing citations for permit violations and checking immigration compliance among crews.