Beken Bio opened a lab at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center to develop a CLIA‑ready ovarian cancer blood test and accelerate clinical validation. Local investors are backing the move.

Austin B. Gentry, 26, was killed after being struck while crossing I-55 near LA 442 late March 28, troopers say. Investigators say he exited a vehicle after an initial crash before the fatal collision.

A New Orleans man was injured at a Plum Orchard bus stop during an armed robbery. Police say both suspects fled and investigators are seeking tips.

Clear morning, then a roughly 50% chance of afternoon showers and storms; Small Craft Advisory stays in effect through 7 p.m. CDT.

East Jefferson General Hospital and Tulane clinicians performed Louisiana's first ophthalmic plaque radiotherapy, giving patients a local option to treat eye melanoma.

The City Council approved an ordinance pushing the sheriff’s office and other justice agencies to log purchase orders, invoices and contracts in the city’s BRASS system.

A handcrafted Dueling Oak piece valued at about $7,500 was stolen from a business in Arabi and the storefront was vandalized. Detectives and CrimeStoppers are asking for tips.

Reports say LSU is courting McNeese AD Heath Schroyer for a senior basketball role, a move that could set the stage for Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge.

Benjamin Beale was given a 30-year sentence after investigators found dismembered remains in a freezer on his Ninth Ward property. The case, which has included competency evaluations and trial delays, has remained under close local scrutiny.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter in a 2023 killing. Investigators say a dropped iPhone tied the suspect to the scene.

A Jefferson Parish jury found the Harahan Hobby Lobby liable for discriminating against a longtime customer with intellectual disabilities and awarded $10,000.

Former Rapides Parish Sheriff William E. Hilton died after a hit-and-run in Hineston; a suspect was arrested after a high-speed pursuit, authorities said.

An argument over a firearm in New Sarpy left an 18-year-old injured and a 17-year-old booked on aggravated battery after he surrendered.