A beloved Denham Springs crossing guard, Katy Wells, was struck and killed outside Gray's Creek Elementary; authorities arrested a Walker man on vehicular homicide and DWI charges.

City crews patched potholes, repaired water mains and cleared blight along Tullis Drive in Algiers as part of a new push to restore basic services.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he falsified an SBA pandemic loan application, triggering roughly $712,212 in losses and a July sentencing date.

Hospitality consultant Justin Audibert plans to open All Day at Parc Lafayette, offering espresso service, a diverse menu and a full cocktail program with a tentative late-May debut.

An AHLA‑commissioned study finds New Orleans hotels generated nearly $9 billion in 2025, supported 51,000 jobs and produced about $1.2 billion in tax revenue. The numbers underline hospitality’s outsized role in the local economy.

Lawmakers approved a package of tax rebates, property‑tax relief and legal shields designed to lure billion‑dollar aerospace projects that pledge $1B and 200 jobs. The move borrows from the state’s data‑center playbook as officials hold confidential talks with potential investors.

A 27,000‑square‑foot Nordstrom Rack opens at Elmwood Center this Thursday with preview events and grand‑opening giveaways.

NOPD says a person waiting at the Bourbon Street Lyft spot was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday; investigators are asking for tips and any video.

A Baton Rouge bill would tie the governor’s pay to university presidents, add housing and vehicle stipends for other statewide officials, and expand lawmakers’ per‑diem — with an estimated $3M annual cost.

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Emanuel Mitchell was stabbed during a Frenchmen Street set and is recovering. The suspect remains at large and his partner has launched a fundraiser.

A 45‑year‑old man, identified as Jonathan McFarland, was found dead about a quarter‑mile from a multi‑vehicle crash on I‑10 near milepost 220, officials say.

Two defendants in a 2022 Metairie kidnapping accepted plea deals, while another defendant rejected the agreement and is due back in court May 6.

A Tremé corner tied to Storyville and early jazz was spared immediate demolition after preservationists and city regulators stalled a teardown plan. Stabilization is next.