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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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
A contractor was arrested after investigators say inspection records filed in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans were falsified, with some files allegedly edited in Photoshop.
Food & Drinks in ...
Whataburger opened Tuesday in Youngsville at 3204 E. Milton Ave, offering 24/7 service, a double drive-thru and more than 80 new local jobs.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Triangle Capital secured a $61M refinancing for Energy Centre at 1100 Poydras, taking steps to steady the 39-story tower after a 2024 foreclosure.
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