Weather
Warmer with sunny conditions Sunday
Mild conditions with clear skies will continue for the rest of the weekend
Warm and Sunny Weekend Ahead for New Orleans Parades
Fog and storms expected to return next week, disrupting parade plans.
Uptown Water Main Break Causes Flooding, Boil Water Advisory
Repairs expected to be completed by Monday, but low water pressure could last until Thursday
Crime
New Orleans man arrested for holding woman hostage in Treme
Police responded to a hostage situation in the Treme neighborhood on Monday morning.
Float Ejected From Mardi Gras Parade for Aggressive Bead Throwing
Riders on one float in the Krewe of Carrollton allegedly targeted police with intentional, aggressive bead throws
Louisiana Teacher Charged with Sexually Abusing Student
Teddi Page, a 29-year-old biology teacher at an all-girls Catholic school, is accused of inappropriate relationship with a student.
Lifestyle
Louisiana State Museum to Debut America 250 Exhibit at Cabildo in Jackson Square
Exhibition highlights Louisiana's overlooked role in the American Revolution ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
When is Fat Tuesday 2026? What to know about last day of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras parades kickoff this weekend ahead of Fat Tuesday 2026 and the start of Lent.
New Orleans Doctor Gives Disabled Kids Front-Row Mardi Gras Experience
Krewe of VIPs program provides exclusive parade access for children with special needs.
Sports
Saints Legend Cam Jordan and Family to Lead Krewe of ALLA's 94th Parade
The eight-time Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee will help lead the historic Mardi Gras procession through New Orleans.
Nicholls hosts New Orleans after Tanita Swift's 20-point game
Swift and Nicholls look to bounce back from loss to Lamar Cardinals
New Orleans' Lauren Banks scores 22 in loss to East Texas A&M
New Orleans hosts Northwestern State after defeat
Travel
Passenger Rail Line Needs Airport Stop Between New Orleans and Baton Rouge
Advocates argue a direct connection to the airport is crucial for successful service.
Breeze Airways Launches First International Flight from New Orleans
Nonstop service to Cancún, Mexico begins this Saturday
SunBird Lions Announce 2027 Travel Opportunities
Group trips to the West, New England, and America's Music Cities in the works
