A new survey of 600+ Jefferson Parish seniors finds skipped meals, trouble getting to appointments and widespread loneliness — officials are weighing funding and service fixes.

A 46-year-old Houston passenger died after a Toyota Tacoma rolled on I-10 near Sulphur; state police say the victim was unrestrained and the crash is under investigation.

NOPD homicide detectives were called to Little Woods after a man was found unresponsive at W Laverne and Erin Drive. EMS pronounced him dead and investigators are canvassing the block.

Washington Parish deputies are asking the public to help identify a pickup truck seen dragging a dog on 7 Mile Road Thursday afternoon.

A teenage boy was found shot and pronounced dead Thursday in Harvey. Jefferson Parish deputies say the investigation is active and are asking for tips.

Early voting in St. Tammany runs May 2–9, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; sites in Slidell, Mandeville and Covington.

NOPD released security images after a late-night burglary at Vampire Apothecary; detectives say about $3,000 was taken and are asking for tips.

A Mid‑City shooting Tuesday night left one man dead; NOPD homicide detectives are investigating. Authorities are asking anyone with tips or footage to come forward.

A 22‑year‑old Fort Polk soldier was arrested after prosecutors say recorded Discord audio captured him plotting an attack on a synagogue; he now faces a federal complaint.

A Louisiana bill would use a slice of severance‑tax revenue to buy out the Belle Chasse Bridge and halt the tolls that produced surprise bills for Plaquemines drivers.

NOPD says a man was shot during an armed robbery early Monday in the 2200 block of Gravier Street; detectives are asking for tips and video.

An Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train struck a semi-truck south of Mobile on Apr. 26; 48 passengers were unharmed, several crew were treated and ALEA is investigating.

A Lake Charles judge recused himself after revealing a role on a parish finance committee he had not disclosed earlier; his ruling for the church and the recusal have drawn scrutiny under state recusal rules.