A WDSU investigation found 1,862 "no bus" dispatches in March across Jefferson Parish; parents say kids were stranded and the district says it will start tracking missed rides.

Orleans DA Jason Williams praised a jury verdict in the 2022 New Orleans homicide case against Nickolas Stackpoole, crediting investigators and prosecutors for the outcome.

A shooting near East and Madison Streets in Opelousas left one person injured and led to the arrest of a 30‑year‑old man, police say.

Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills bring The Queens tour to Smoothie King Center on May 7 — tickets, start time and venue notes.

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.