Heat Advisory Friday in New Orleans with highs near 93°F and heat‑index values into the low 110s. Slight afternoon storm risk and cooling centers listed.

Satchmo SummerFest returns Aug. 1–2 with free music, lectures and a Satchmo Salute second-line; the Jazz Mass will be held again at St. Augustine Church's sanctuary.

Entergy is investing $13.5M to harden power lines in St. Bernard Parish, replacing roughly 640 poles with storm‑rated equipment to cut outage times and protect local industry.

A contractor-hit water main on South Cemetery Road knocked out service for parts of St. Martinville on June 17; crews repaired the line but a boil advisory remains until tests clear.

Wakin' Bakin' will close its Banks Street flagship on July 15 after 15 years. The French Quarter location will remain open.

A Flood Watch covers New Orleans through Friday as tropical downpours could cause street flooding and soggy commutes.

The city says $1.6M in bond money will unblock Desire Square, a planned community hub with a clinic, grocery, pharmacy and nonprofit space for Desire. Progress follows a 2025 council agreement that stalled for lack of appropriated funds.

Flood Watch in effect for New Orleans through Wednesday; repeated heavy downpours may cause localized street flooding.

A Tulane Newcomb Institute report says investing in maternal, rural and safety‑net health services could slow Louisiana's outmigration and strengthen the economy.

Hot and muggy today in New Orleans — highs near 93 and feels like 105. Rain and a slight flash‑flood risk arrive Monday–Tuesday.

Hot and humid through Sunday with heat index near 105. Heavier, potentially flooding rain likely Monday–Wednesday.

Three people were arrested after a May 28 Arabi house fire investigators say was intentionally set. The suspects face arson, insurance-fraud and conspiracy charges.

A residential fire on Live Oak Street in Slidell drew multiple engines Thursday night; officials say the blaze appears accidental and one person was checked for smoke inhalation.