Analysts say Louisianans need about $862,756 to retire comfortably, yet median savings are only about $50,000 and 52% of private‑sector workers lack employer plans.

A 56-year-old Abita Springs woman survived a more-than-hour attack by her roommate’s dog but lost an arm and faces a long recovery. Coworkers and neighbors have organized fundraisers.

Red Oak Capital provided an $8.4M bridge loan to convert the former WeStay Suites at 140 Holiday Blvd into an 87‑unit apartment community in Covington.

A federal judge vacated a permit for the East Grand Lake project in the Atchafalaya Basin, pausing work while regulators redo the environmental review.

A new state bill would keep revenue‑sharing payouts to college athletes confidential as reporters sue LSU to force disclosure. The clash pits privacy claims against public‑funds transparency.

St. Charles Parish Hospital cut the ribbon on a new intensive outpatient program in Luling, expanding local mental-health and addiction services. Officials cite hundreds of jobs and millions in recent investments.

Out-of-market firms from Houston and Dallas are racing for scarce warehouse space in Ascension Parish as megaprojects and developer pipelines accelerate pre-leasing.

The Louisiana House passed HB613 to add a citizenship symbol on state driver’s licenses, sparking a partisan debate about pride, privacy and possible harassment. Lawmakers now wait on the Senate.

A 74-year-old South Carolina pastor was booked in Livingston Parish on two counts of molestation of a juvenile; bond set at $100,000. He has led a Six Mile congregation.

A man was found shot Monday morning on the 6400 block of Brunswick Court in Algiers; police say he was taken to a hospital and detectives are investigating.

State education officials say they will place a fiscal monitor over NOLA‑PS after alleged accounting errors and an estimated $13 million underreporting dented budgets. The monitor will include an independent CPA review.

Chef Jordan and Alexis Ruiz have moved The Munch Factory into a larger Mid‑City Bienville space, bringing gumbo, Bayou Nachos and a big covered patio to a more visible neighborhood spot.

A Marrero man was indicted on second‑degree murder in the Thanksgiving killing of his deputy brother; the court raised his bail after the grand jury action.