Hot Monday with highs near 93°F and heat index into the 100s. Scattered storms return Tuesday into Wednesday.

The Louisiana Supreme Court refused to review Brian Horn’s appeal, leaving his 2023 death sentence in the 2010 killing of 12-year-old Justin Bloxom intact.

Highs near 94°F today with heat‑index readings in the 100s; city cooling centers are available and midweek storms could bring heavy rain.

A bicyclist was killed Thursday night on westbound I-10 near the I-310 split in St. Charles Parish after being struck while attempting to cross lanes.

A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a Wednesday night shooting in Metairie; a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged, authorities say.

Four Navy commands signed an agreement in New Orleans to form the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, pairing naval labs with industry and UNO to speed defense tech and local jobs.

Jeff "Beachbum" Berry’s Latitude 29 keeps tiki cocktails and kitsch alive in the French Quarter. A recent photo gallery has locals recalling the Bali Hai and the city's tiki past.

Half Shell Oyster House opened June 24 in Foley’s restored Foley Bakery building, serving New Orleans‑inspired oysters, gumbo and other Gulf seafood. The new spot joins downtown’s recent revival.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.

Bulldozers moved in this week to clear the long‑vacant DeGaulle Manor in Algiers as city leaders pledged $3M and promised the blighted parcel would be readied for redevelopment.

A 108,000‑sq‑ft Canal Street property at 1630 Canal St is on the market for $11.95M, pitched for a 100‑plus‑room hotel or a large multifamily conversion with historic tax‑credit perks.

GNO Inc. said Michael Hecht will transition to a CEO emeritus role in 2027 while the board launches a search for a new president and CEO. The move comes as the group manages a heavy pipeline of regional projects.

Two members of a Kentwood pastor’s family were killed and three others injured when their pickup left the road and struck a tree on LA-9. The church and town have launched support efforts for survivors.