The NOPD seeks public help to identify a suspect in a September 16 auto theft incident from a Dwyer Road business, with a recovered vehicle and an image of the suspect released.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is building an underwater barrier in the Mississippi River to stop saltwater intrusion threatening southern Louisiana's fresh water supply.

Lafourche Parish public schools will reopen on September 17 after Hurricane Francine, as the community works to maintain the school calendar, including retaining the scheduled Fall Break.

NOPD investigates a fatal collision in Algiers that killed a motorcyclist; identity and further details are pending as the area becomes a focus for the inquiry.

Two women were hospitalized after separate shootings in New Orleans' Algiers and Tremé neighborhoods; police are investigating both incidents with limited details released.

Jefferson Parish announces the new The Pointe at Lafreniere Food Pavilion at Lafreniere Park, seeking diverse food service operators for a family-friendly dining experience.

Ochsner Health revised plans for its $100 million children's hospital expansion, scaling back the footprint and removing the proposed hotel, to address local residents' concerns about traffic and environmental impact.

Sybil Haydel Morial, former First Lady of New Orleans and civil rights champion, has passed away, leaving the city to mourn the loss of a significant community leader.