A 2-year-old was hospitalized after an accidental shooting on Brown Avenue in Harvey; deputies arrested his uncle and booked him on multiple charges.

Big Mike’s is building a 7,700‑sq‑ft flagship on LA‑311 with a stage, outdoor green space and a fall 2026 opening. The new site triples the size of the current outpost.

A federal appeals court struck down a Reconstruction‑era ban on home distilling, siding with hobbyists in a decision that raises new questions about the limits of federal taxing power.

Archbishop James Checchio and Gayle Benson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome, raised his family’s New Orleans ties and got permission to name the cathedral rectory in his honor.

A 63-year-old Marrero woman shot by deputies after a Dollar General standoff pleaded guilty to four counts and received a largely suspended sentence and probation.

Coastal Flood Advisory and Small Craft Advisories are in effect Thursday; expect gusty east winds and minor high-tide flooding on east-facing shorelines.

A leaked recording that appears to capture the Denham Springs fire chief using a racial slur sparked an emergency board meeting and community outrage. Trustees say they will consult counsel before deciding.

A dump truck struck a utility pole in Metairie Wednesday, cutting power for thousands while crews replace the damaged pole. Entergy gave a restoration estimate as crews worked.

Breezy east winds push highs near 76°F today. A Coastal Flood Advisory for Thursday could pond water onto low‑lying shorefront streets.

A 28-year-old man identified as Christopher Joseph was fatally shot in Gert Town early Saturday. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

Construction on Buc‑ee’s Ruston travel center is moving quickly; the city has installed traffic lights and is reworking Tarbutton Road ahead of a 2027 opening.

Louisiana ranks as the second‑cheapest state for childbirth, with in‑network deliveries averaging under $9,000. The state’s LaMOMS Medicaid program helps reduce costs for many families.

Clear Tuesday; highs near 75 and gusty easterly winds could prompt Small Craft Advisories and minor coastal flooding midweek.