A woman was struck and killed Sunday while crossing South Claiborne and Lafitte avenues in New Orleans, police say. NOPD’s Traffic Fatality Unit is investigating.

A 42-year-old man was shot on Bourbon Street and didn't notice until hours later, police say. Authorities upgraded the call to aggravated assault by shooting as they investigate.

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joined Roseland residents demanding testing and cleanup after the Smitty’s Supply explosion as fresh lab reports show PFAS contamination.

A Marrero husband and his wife were arrested after a short West Bank drive-by spree grazed a man and struck homes in Marrero and Harvey.

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.