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.

Breezy east winds push highs near 76°F today. A Coastal Flood Advisory for Thursday could pond water onto low‑lying shorefront streets.

A 28-year-old man identified as Christopher Joseph was fatally shot in Gert Town early Saturday. Detectives are asking the public for tips and video.

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.