An 18-year-old from Leesburg was sentenced after admitting to making bomb threats and swatting calls that forced evacuations at Metairie schools and others.

Gris-Gris on Magazine Street will close at the end of July; the owners called it a business decision and invited patrons to "dance at the funeral."

Democratic leaders met at Dillard University on July 4 to condemn a congressional map that removes a Black-majority seat and legislative moves to cut New Orleans judgeships.

A joint St. Charles–Jefferson Parish probe led to the arrest of a 69‑year‑old New Orleans man and seizures of cocaine, crack, fentanyl, firearms and nearly $60K.

St. Tammany Fire District warned residents to treat backyard fireworks carefully and soak spent devices before disposal.

NOPD released surveillance images and a warrant after a June 9 break‑in on the 4400 block of Gawain Drive. Detectives ask anyone with information to call the Seventh District tip line.

Parish rules on consumer fireworks differ across southeast Louisiana — some ban them inside city limits, others allow limited use. Here’s a quick guide to the rules and public shows.

Louisiana casinos earned $246.2M in May, an 8% gain driven largely by a 591% surge at Bally’s Baton Rouge after its landside opening.

The state treasury says about $1.2 billion in unclaimed property belongs to Louisiana residents; recent mailings sent thousands of checks statewide.

Chef Valeriano Chiella is taking his Fico Cucina pop-up into a permanent Marigny restaurant. Procida will occupy 2000 Burgundy Street and aim to keep the pop-up’s approachable Italian menu.

A Jeanerette man was arrested after a Franklin man died when a pickup flipped at the LA 320/LA 86 roundabout; investigators say tips led to the arrest.

Chef Yuwa Tomihira’s Nanami on Magazine Street serves nigiri and onigiri with weekly imports from Japan and bento lunches under $20. The compact, BYOB counter has become an uptown favorite.

A Mansfield officer was arrested after a Louisiana State Police investigation; charges include malfeasance, battery and assault.