The bands were playing and the floats were rolling as this year's first full weekend of Slidell parades kicked off with the krewe of titans.

The City of West Monroe has announced the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade will take place earlier in the day on Saturday, Feb. 15 due to potential severe weather.

Governor Jeff Landry declared a State of Emergency for the City of Tallulah Water System, requiring an experienced and certified operator to manage the water system during the emergency period.

On Friday, Feb. 14, Caddo Fire District 3 responded to a strange smell that was reported near a business close to Woolworth Road.