House Education Committee advanced bills to study TOPS ROI and propose repayment rules for some students, prompting debate over accountability and access.

A 19‑year‑old LaPlace man was arrested and booked on first‑degree rape and juvenile molestation charges after deputies say a 10‑year‑old was sexually assaulted.

Mostly sunny afternoons and low‑80s highs through the week with patchy morning fog. A quick front late Saturday may bring a slight chance of showers Sunday.

A 13‑year‑old Reserve boy was arrested after deputies recovered a handgun and linked him to a string of vehicle break‑ins, the sheriff’s office says.

Sunny, warm week in New Orleans with highs near the low 80s. Patchy fog is possible Wednesday morning and a slight shower chance may arrive late Saturday night.

Mostly sunny and warm today with highs near 82°F. Slight chance of late‑week showers; pack sunscreen and water.

A two-alarm fire drew East Bank Consolidated Fire Department crews to the 4800 block of Church Street in Metairie Saturday night; details are still limited.

The Louisiana Supreme Court struck Lionel “Lon” Burns from the roll after finding forged divorce filings and false statements that led to a fraudulent default judgment. The order bars him from readmission.

Senate Bill 304 would let Louisiana public colleges pursue alternatives to SACSCOC and orders Regents to craft rules; lawmakers have advanced the measure to the Senate floor.

Cloudy, muggy morning in New Orleans with highs near 78°F and Small Craft Advisories for local waters. Sunny, warm weekend ahead.

Cold Stone announced a New Orleans location and plans to open two to three south Louisiana shops over the next five years, and it is recruiting franchisees to run them.

Hondo Rodeo Fest takes over the Caesars Superdome April 10 612 with a million-dollar rodeo purse, headlining concerts and a Champions Square street festival.

FERC’s draft environmental review finds Cheniere’s Sabine Pass Stage 5 is likely to affect the threatened eastern black rail, sharpening scrutiny of Gulf Coast marshes and mitigation plans.