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.

The Louisiana Supreme Court sent Antoinette Frank’s latest post‑conviction claims back to Orleans Parish for a hearing to decide whether delay bars relief.

Morning showers give way to a milder afternoon. Strong easterly winds midweek could raise tides and prompt boat advisories.

Radar showed rotation near Bogalusa as a tornado warning covered parts of Washington Parish Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to take shelter as storms passed.

Police say a hammer-wielding suspect stole a cash register from a Canal Street business around 10:30 a.m. and fled on an RTA bus; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

A federal judge has ended a decade-long consent judgment supervising special education in New Orleans, saying state and district met the settlement's standards. Advocates say safeguards should remain.

Warm and muggy Friday with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday into Sunday; boaters should watch for stronger winds.

Three people were shot Wednesday night on Philip Street in Central City; victims were taken to a hospital and police are investigating.

Warm and muggy this morning with scattered afternoon storms possible. A cold front late Saturday could bring heavier rain and gusty winds.

Kandy’s is moving into the CBD at 514 S. Rampart, promising a mix of classic New Orleans and French‑inspired dishes plus a full beverage program.

Warm, muggy morning in New Orleans; showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon with highs near 82°F.