Teachers across Jefferson Parish say rising student misbehavior has led to injuries and renewed debate over discipline and supports.

NORA has conditionally awarded HRI Communities to develop HOME‑ARP‑funded non‑congregate housing on the 2900 block of Tulane Avenue; public meetings and HUD review are next.

City Council moves to wrest final approval of long‑term tax breaks from the Industrial Development Board as watchdogs and lawsuits spotlight costly PILOT deals.

Veteran New Orleans defense lawyer Billy Gibbens has left his practice to run River Birch as the landfill pursues a sweeping expansion and renewable-gas projects.

A 54-inch sewer force main was damaged near Florida Ave, sending discharge into the Industrial Canal; crews are isolating the break.

Camille Whitworth’s Baroness on Baronne pairs craft cocktails and sharable small plates with hands-on mixology classes in downtown New Orleans.

Sunny and muggy today in New Orleans with a high near 84°F. A cold front late Saturday brings a 40% chance of showers and gusty north winds Sunday.

Clear start and highs near 84°F today; a cold front may bring light showers late Saturday night with cooler Sunday. Morning fog possible.

GNO Inc.'s latest jobs report sets Top Jobs at $24.60 an hour, highlights health care growth and points to energy and the Louisiana International Terminal as major wage drivers.

Victoria Cox pleaded guilty to reduced Louisiana charges in the cross‑state abduction that left 4‑year‑old Erin Brunett dead. She faces decades behind bars with sentencing set for Monday.

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.