A volunteer CoCoRaHS gauge near Cottonport recorded 29.06 inches in 24 hours — a new Louisiana record — as Arthur’s remnants drenched central Louisiana.

Muggy morning with highs near 93°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms; heat index could top 105°F. Check cooling‑center options if you lack reliable A/C.

A Chalmette gastroenterologist has an arrest warrant after patients reported inappropriate touching during procedures earlier this month.

Two defendants in the 2024 French Quarter shooting pleaded guilty after jury selection; sentencing is set for June 25. The remaining defendant still faces trial.

Mostly cloudy start, high near 92°F; storms possible this afternoon and heat returns Sunday.

A Sydney-born Franklinton resident was indicted on federal charges alleging she falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register and vote in 2022 and 2024.

City Greens is closing its Old Metairie restaurant on Friday after ten years, the company said; downtown and MSY locations will remain open.

A driver was found shot after a Louisiana State Police chase ended in the 7th Ward. Troop NOLA says troopers did not fire and the state police investigation is active.

A private construction listing names ICE and DHS as owners of a $400M Hammond project with a Sept. 1, 2026 start date; local officials say they weren’t contacted.

A new Bywater counter is serving Japanese-inspired sandos on house milk bread and crunchy sides from a compact St. Claude storefront. The concept grew from pop-ups into a permanent spot this spring.

The LPSC certified a 100MW battery at the Amite Solar site, waiving competitive bidding while ordering strict financial monitoring. Supporters tout faster reliability; critics warn of ratepayer risk.

Cordova police traced a car used in a mid‑May convenience‑store holdup to Kenner, Louisiana and recovered phones and a ski mask as evidence.

A tornado hit New Orleans on Thursday, toppling trees on Wisner Avenue and blocking the roadway, a staff photo and National Weather Service warnings show.