Clear morning with highs near 80°F Tuesday; warming into mid‑80s by weekend with rising storm chances.

A 13‑year‑old is in custody after police say he shot his father during morning drop‑off at a Hammond alternative school. Officials say a school resource officer disarmed the teen and the father later died.

Metro New Orleans closed sales jumped 16.9% in March to 1,037 transactions as the average price rose to $367,729 and days on market lengthened to 82.

Wicked Wingz is opening inside Southland Mall in Houma early May, promising wings, burgers and loaded fries with an eye toward local hiring.

A Senate committee advanced SB433 to let Louisiana Medicaid cover GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, promising access but triggering concern over big state costs.

True South has taken over the old D‑Mac’s spot in Mid‑City, serving hot chicken, po‑boys and daily happy hour while building a Thursday–Saturday live‑music program.

A 2-year-old was treated with naloxone after testing positive for fentanyl and cocaine. Jefferson Parish deputies arrested the child's caretakers on cruelty charges.

Police found a secondary scene linked to a shooting near South Miro and Gen Taylor in New Orleans; investigators say the probe is early and ongoing.

About 2,800 Entergy customers in the French Quarter lost power Tuesday; crews worked to restore service and investigate the cause.

A Tennessee man detained by ICE was found unresponsive at Winn Correctional Center and later died, a case that adds to a rising number of in‑custody fatalities.

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.