Mayor Chip Johnson cast the deciding vote as Hernando moved to raise sewer fees to help cover a $2.6 million utility-fund shortfall. Some charges were doubled under the new schedule.

A Marietta man was sentenced to 25 years after a romance scam reportedly bilked dozens of mostly older Louisiana widows out of millions.

Storm repairs, grid upgrades and regulatory riders are showing up on New Orleans electric bills. Here’s what’s driving the jump and what to watch next.

A bottle thrown from a Zulu float struck a 4‑year‑old on Mardi Gras; Zulu says it is investigating and vows disciplinary action.

New Orleans weather fluctuates, with fog, showers, and thunderstorms expected, followed by cooler, clearer days as per National Weather Service updates.

A third suspect, Arthur Coleman, has been arrested in a Violet homicide case, with the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office still seeking two fugitives for the shooting that killed a 17-year-old.

A drunk driver crashed into a Slidell home, narrowly missing a sleeping child who sustained minor injuries. The 20-year-old driver was arrested for multiple offenses, including DWI and Reckless Operation.

Jefferson Parish announces the Mardi Gras parade with The Krewe of Atlas, encouraging spectators to sign up for alerts via text for live updates on the parade route and potential changes.

Sodexo Live! has struck a 15‑year hospitality deal and is advancing planning funds to help the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience move closer to a lease and construction.

A LaPlace shooting Sunday left one man dead and another wounded; deputies arrested a 33‑year‑old suspect and say the investigation is ongoing.

Agents in Louisiana arrested a man with a live alligator, a firearm, and marijuana on Bourbon Street; he faces multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

A second suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting in Violet, with three more sought. The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office urges witnesses to share information.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office celebrated School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, recognizing the impact and dedication of SROs in schools through a Facebook post filled with images and positive anecdotes.