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Three judges won Orleans Parish seats in Saturday's party primary; the results come as lawmakers debate plans to trim local judgeships.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
U.S. Marshals arrested a man wanted in connection with an alleged Metairie rape on May 15; identity and charges were not immediately released.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm and mostly sunny Saturday; scattered afternoon storms return Sunday mainly west of I-59.
New Orleans police named Mikia Veaux a person of interest in the Dec. 29 Chef Menteur Highway homicide and released tip lines as detectives seek leads.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Chance the Rapper will play the Fillmore New Orleans on Sept. 9 as part of his Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Artist presales begin May 19.
Deputies arrested Joseph Smith after an employee found an open window and police say a loaded handgun matching a stolen office weapon was recovered. Bond is set at $85,000.
Four people were arrested and three more are wanted after an April shooting at Tasker Park that wounded two during the Strawberry Festival weekend. Police are asking for tips and video.
A Chalmette man was arrested and booked on May 12, accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile and evidence tampering, authorities say.
Louisiana officials have tentatively agreed to a roughly $4.8M settlement with Ronald Greene's family to resolve a federal wrongful-death suit; final approval rests with state lawmakers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Former Effervescence chefs Brenna Sanders and Evan Ingram opened Crustacean Club on North Rampart, pairing a five-course tasting room with an oyster bar and sparkling wines.
Louisiana State Police say 26-year-old Brea Paul was killed early Monday on LA-182 near Field Road; troopers are asking the public for tips and video.
An Uptown hospital security guard was stabbed after trying to escort a discharged patient; the suspect was arrested and booked on attempted second-degree murder.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A sudden Entergy outage left more than 9,000 customers in Kenner without power Sunday evening; Entergy estimated most service would be restored by 8 p.m. while crews investigated.
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