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.

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.