A judge cut Joshua “Josh” Kagler’s bond to $1.625M and ordered GPS‑monitored house arrest as he faces trafficking and other sexual charges; a June 1 trial is set.

LCMC Health will spend $14M to centralize East Jefferson’s maternity services at Lakeside, adding delivery suites, postpartum rooms and a 26‑bed Level III NICU. The system says the move will be finished by 2027.

An early-morning quake rattled northwest Louisiana near Edgefield; preliminary USGS and local readings varied between M4.4 and M4.9. Residents from Coushatta to Shreveport reported shaking.

A suspect wanted in property crimes led NOPD officers on two French Quarter chases within about 20 minutes; one officer was hurt and charges remain unclear.

NOPD released photos seeking Arthur C. Cook, wanted in a Jan. 16 robbery and a Feb. 12 carjacking. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact First District detectives or Crimestoppers.

Dense fog reduced visibility around the Lakefront Wednesday morning; NWS warns drivers until 9 AM CST. Expect sun and highs near 79°F this afternoon.

Thieves took about $150,000 in gear from Greater New Home Missionary Baptist Church, forcing volunteers to pause a nearly finished renovation.

Patchy morning fog clears to sunny, warm days with highs near 77°F. Nightly sea fog may affect coastal commutes through Thursday.

Detectives released surveillance stills after shots were fired on Feb. 12 in Reserve and asked the public to identify the pictured person.

Dense fog reduced visibility across New Orleans Saturday morning; skies clear to mostly sunny with highs near 75F.

Fog and a few morning storms could slow Friday's commute. Skies clear by afternoon with highs near 77°F.

Cloudy, muggy start with highs near 76°F and a chance of late-night showers. Small-craft caution overnight; a warm, mostly dry stretch follows.

A Slidell mother says St. Tammany shortened her 10‑year‑old son's school day to as little as two hours; she has filed a federal lawsuit seeking education and policy fixes.