A viral social post led police to find a deer carcass in a Pineville restaurant freezer; state health and wildlife agencies have opened probes.

Clear and mild Thursday morning with highs near 81°F. Rain and a growing chance of thunderstorms arrive Friday into the weekend.

NOPD posted an image of a man they say may have information about a business burglary on Canal Street on April 21. Detectives and Crimestoppers are asking for tips.

Pattern Energy says it has leased about 90% of the land for a 105‑MW solar farm in Franklin Parish, with interconnection work still pending.

LDI warns two firms — Innovative Partners and LifeX Research — are not licensed to sell health insurance in Louisiana after multiple complaints of denied claims.

Clear and mild this morning; highs near 81°F with a slight chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Weekend will warm into the 80s with higher storm chances.

A Harahan man is being held on $3M bail after a teenager told investigators the abuse began at age 6, authorities say. He faces multiple counts including first‑degree rape.

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.