A Folsom youth pastor was arrested and charged with 90 counts of molestation tied to alleged abuse in Bossier Parish between 1989 and 1995. Authorities say more victims may come forward.

A new city dashboard shows who’s working on each block and aims to reduce overlapping construction while giving clearer timelines.

New Orleans police have released an image of a grey Nissan pickup believed to have fled after a deadly Oct. 28 crash on General Meyer Avenue. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Traffic Fatality Unit or Crimestoppers.

ACLU of Louisiana and White & Case will appeal a federal judge’s June ruling that dismissed a civil‑rights suit over the 2021 Metairie police shooting of Jabari Asante‑Chioke.

Kyle Brechtel is converting the former Étoile space at 3607 Magazine Street into Charlotte's, an all‑day neighborhood restaurant helmed by chef Amy Mehrtens and due in October 2026.

A new DDD pilot will match renovation costs up to $20,000 to help fill long‑empty downtown storefronts; applications run July 13–Oct. 15.

City Council imposed a one‑year moratorium on data‑center approvals after a proposed New Orleans East project drew protests; new polling shows voters are divided.

NOPD is investigating a Sunday morning shooting near Piety and North Dorgenois; a man was taken to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound and few details have been released.

A former deputy U.S. marshal was sentenced to 45 months after a jury found he beat a shackled inmate at the Lafayette federal courthouse and filed a false report. The DOJ and OIG say internal reporting led to the investigation.

Clear and already steamy this morning; storms likely after 10 a.m. with heat index near 106. A slowmoving front could bring heavier rain and flashflood risk early next week.

Mayor Helena Moreno tapped an 11‑member advisory committee to study whether to renovate, rebuild or lease space for City Hall and the Civil District Court. Public meetings begin July 22.

Hot and humid Thursday with highs near 92°F and a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Heavy rain and flash‑flood risk rises Monday–Wednesday, July 13–15.

The Arts District will stage the 32nd Fidelity Bank White Linen Night on Aug. 1 with galleries, two music stages, a cool‑down lounge and an afterparty at the CAC. The night raises funds for Arts District New Orleans.