Bratz Y'all, the Bywater biergarten on Piety Street, will close May 31 after nine years; owner Sven Vorkauf cites a rent increase and an eviction notice.

John Thomas III pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction and was sentenced to 20 years per count in a Harvey shooting dating to October 2023.

Former NOPD detective Stanley Burkhardt refused to answer more than 700 deposition questions as plaintiffs press him and investigators re‑examine several cold cases.

WWL's investigation finds major building failures at New Orleans' $25M crime lab and estimates repairs near $9M, raising questions about staffing, accreditation and backlog.

Two large alligators were filmed in a Metairie canal near West Esplanade and Severn Avenue. State wildlife officials say enjoy sightings from a safe distance.

A defendant pleaded guilty this week in the Marrero killing that began as two competing robbery plans, court records say.

A valve malfunction at a Duson industrial site released a hazardous gas; hazmat crews contained the leak and ten people were treated. Authorities say there's no ongoing threat.

A Jefferson Parish man with past sex convictions has been charged with abusing five children across several decades; he pleaded not guilty and remains jailed.

Jazz Fest will run April 22–25 and April 29–May 2, 2027 at the Fair Grounds. Organizers hinted a lineup could arrive in mid‑December.

Home video reportedly shows a 14‑year‑old’s face forced into dog urine; two Prairieville residents are jailed on juvenile‑cruelty charges.

Tangipahoa detectives arrested DeAlvin Davis, 19, in connection with a Feb. 22 drive‑by on I‑55 that killed an 18‑year‑old; investigators say they still seek other suspects.

A Jefferson Parish jury found Maurice Holmes guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Metairie handyman Lawrence Herr, who was shot while fixing a Kenner mailbox.

Suzano will use Avondale Global Gateway as a Gulf Coast terminal, restoring regular wood pulp imports to Louisiana after more than 30 years. The deal includes warehouse and rail upgrades.