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.

City Hall and the Orleans Parish Assessor struck a temporary agreement to return $16 million to the city this summer to shore up key revenue and permitting operations.

A parent alleges a Drexel Prep teacher pushed and struck her daughter during a grade discussion. The school says it reviewed the incident with NOPD and the Archdiocese.

Kingston Cravinz, a 7,000‑sq‑ft Jamaican restaurant and event space from Liquid Gardens owner Kim Harris, is planned for Slidell with jerk, oxtails and live acts. Opening is tentatively set for early summer.