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.

The 101st Airborne tested massed, low‑cost "attritable" drones at JRTC — roughly 150 of 228 attack airframes were 3D‑printed by soldiers, leaders say.

Chef Brian Landry and Emery Whalen of QED Hospitality have bought Broussard's; staff will transfer and the restaurant will remain open with no immediate changes.

Landry signed an order to protect ratepayers while controversy swirls around Entergy’s proposed plant purchase tied to Meta’s data center. The move aims to lock in conditions before big projects win incentives.

A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired from an apartment balcony early Tuesday, missing his wife and damaging a neighboring unit. Multiple felony charges were filed.

Chalmette will celebrate hometown NBA champion Mitchell Robinson Thursday evening; expect lane closures and detours along Judge Perez Drive.

Troopers say a high‑speed I‑10 chase ended June 22 when a stolen Ram TRX became disabled on LA 383 and a wanted fugitive was arrested. No injuries were reported.