Officers took custody of a piglet abandoned at a local hotel after it hid beneath a patrol car. The tiny animal is now in shelter care and will get a vet check.

A Jefferson Parish justice of the peace acknowledged using his judicial title on Instagram and faced the Judiciary Commission as officials weigh possible discipline. Commissioners discussed options from caution to recommending suspension to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Gov. Jeff Landry approved industrial tax exemptions for Folgers’ New Orleans plants that city officials had rejected, restoring breaks tied to major equipment investments. The decision revives a fight over lost local revenue and legal fallout.

Two late‑night Tangipahoa crashes killed a 6‑month‑old and a 22‑year‑old; troopers say unrestrained occupants and suspected impairment played roles.

Willie Puckett Jr., a key figure in New Orleans bounce, died May 3 at 50. He helped popularize the "Doggie Hopp" and "trip out" dances that shaped local club culture.

A 65‑year‑old Slidell woman, Carolyn J. Hunt‑Loga, died after her car was struck on the I‑10 Bayway; two people were airlifted. Troopers are investigating.

The National WWII Museum hosted a sold-out early screening of Tom Hanks’ 20-part WWII series ahead of its Memorial Day premiere.

Greek Fest returns to Bayou St. John with new vegetarian plates, Penelope’s peach daiquiris and a switch to cashless buying this Memorial Day weekend.

A New Orleans man admitted he and an accomplice diverted $74,250 in pandemic‑era childcare grants by fabricating a provider on state systems.

FEMA looks set to extend New Orleans' deadline for its multibillion-dollar roadwork program, buying the city months to decide which projects to finish. Roughly $500 million remains to be spent.

Authorities removed dozens of dogs, horses and other animals from a St. Bernard property after veterinarians found many in dire health. A woman was booked on aggravated cruelty charges as the probe continues.

Jefferson Parish credits its Drone First Responder program after deputies say a drone located a stolen car during a Terrytown chase, leading to an arrest.

WWL‑TV medical reporter Meg Farris was stung while covering a New Orleans hive relocation; beekeepers captured and moved two large hives containing thousands of bees.