Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 1187 to boost Louisiana’s Fortify Homes program with roughly $50M, expand eligibility and open a June lottery for thousands of $10,000 grants.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in New Orleans today with heavy downpours possible. Expect ponding and slow commutes on low-lying streets.

Flood Watch runs through 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. Expect heavy showers and localized street flooding across New Orleans.

A clerical error at the Orleans jail allowed a man charged with gun and battery offenses to be released; deputies and U.S. Marshals are searching.

Wow Turkey has opened at 401 Andrew Higgins, centering its menu on 24‑ounce smoked turkey legs stuffed with crawfish, jambalaya and mac and cheese. The new spot lists reservations and a full online menu.

Flood Watch through 7 p.m. Tuesday as storms bring heavy downpours and localized street flooding.

A Flood Watch is in effect through 7 p.m. Monday, May 25 for New Orleans as heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause street flooding and travel delays.

A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday, May 25, 2026 for southeast Louisiana. Expect repeated heavy showers and brief urban flooding.

The St. Bernard sheriff's office warned Friday that juveniles using Orbeez‑style gel guns and door‑kicking pranks have prompted multiple calls and could escalate into danger.

Muggy morning gives way to likely storms; heavy downpours could produce street flooding through Memorial Day.

A Boutte traffic stop led deputies to seize about 770 THC vape cartridges, tapentadol pills and $5,583; three people were arrested and face drug charges.

A Kenner man was sentenced to 160 months after agents found meth, cocaine and multiple firearms in a 2023 apartment search, prosecutors say.

Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU as a special assistant for recruiting and defense under Lane Kiffin, a hire aimed at boosting the Tigers' in‑state recruiting and defensive prep.