A New Orleans man was convicted July 15 in the 2024 highway death of a DOTD worker; toxicology results helped lead to an upgraded vehicular homicide charge.

LSU Health has launched a roughly $100M renovation of its School of Dentistry, kicking off construction with a ceremonial wall demolition on the New Orleans campus. The project aims to modernize clinics, classrooms and research spaces.

A $2 million Powerball ticket sold in the New Orleans area remains unclaimed, according to the Louisiana Lottery. The prize must be claimed by Jan. 11, 2027.

NOPD released images after a June 13 stabbing at Leonidas and Sycamore and is asking anyone with information to call Second District detectives or CrimeStoppers.

A federal appeals court has dissolved a 60‑year desegregation decree in Concordia Parish, returning control to local officials amid a heated debate over equity and oversight. State leaders hailed the ruling while civil‑rights advocates warned of persistent disparities.

Bodycam footage shows Rev. Tony Spell using a homophobic slur days after a June 23 altercation; a protective order now keeps him 50 yards from a neighbor's home.

A national bubble‑tea chain is converting the former Jabby's Pizza on Perkins Road into a Tsaocaa shop, according to permit records and the brand's site. The outpost would be the chain’s first in the Capital Region.

Kevin Collins was sworn in as Covington’s police chief Monday, taking over after Michael Ferrell’s June retirement. City and regional law-enforcement leaders attended the ceremony.

NOPD named Troy Calhoun as wanted after an armed robbery on the 3800 block of Tulane Avenue; detectives and Crime Stoppers are asking for tips.

A man was taken into custody after an early‑morning killing at a Harvey business; Jefferson Parish deputies say a deputy fired at the armed suspect before the arrest.

A Seibert Road crash in Amite left a 21-year-old passenger in critical condition and resulted in multiple arrests, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says.

A person was shot in downtown Hammond; police say injuries are non‑life‑threatening and the victim is expected to recover. Detectives are asking witnesses to contact Hammond Police or Crime Stoppers.

A Flood Advisory soaked parts of Orleans Parish Thursday, producing pockets of street flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. Officials urged caution and pointed residents to NOLA Ready and the National Weather Service for updates.