A NOLA.com photo has revived the unsolved 1981 stabbing of Donald Faul on the New Orleans Moonwalk. Cold‑case records show the file remains open and public databases differ on the listed location.

New Orleans police say a man with a gunshot wound arrived at a hospital after a shooting on the 4600 block of Chef Menteur Highway in the Desire neighborhood. Detectives are investigating; tips can be phoned to NOPD or Crimestoppers.

A flood warning is in effect for parts of St. Charles Parish through 11 p.m. Monday; officials urge residents to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads.

Neutral-ground parking is allowed through 9 a.m. Tuesday as heavy rain and storms threaten street flooding. Officials warn drivers not to block streetcar tracks, intersections or sidewalks.

New Orleans police say a man threatened to blow up a Canal Street bank, took cash and fled; investigators are asking the public to call with tips.

Bratz Y'all, the Bywater biergarten on Piety Street, will close May 31 after nine years; owner Sven Vorkauf cites a rent increase and an eviction notice.

John Thomas III pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction and was sentenced to 20 years per count in a Harvey shooting dating to October 2023.

Former NOPD detective Stanley Burkhardt refused to answer more than 700 deposition questions as plaintiffs press him and investigators re‑examine several cold cases.

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.