A man was found shot Monday morning on the 6400 block of Brunswick Court in Algiers; police say he was taken to a hospital and detectives are investigating.

State education officials say they will place a fiscal monitor over NOLA‑PS after alleged accounting errors and an estimated $13 million underreporting dented budgets. The monitor will include an independent CPA review.

Chef Jordan and Alexis Ruiz have moved The Munch Factory into a larger Mid‑City Bienville space, bringing gumbo, Bayou Nachos and a big covered patio to a more visible neighborhood spot.

A Marrero man was indicted on second‑degree murder in the Thanksgiving killing of his deputy brother; the court raised his bail after the grand jury action.

An inmate at the Jefferson Parish jail died after a struggle with deputies; the sheriff's office and the district attorney have opened reviews while the coroner orders an autopsy.

The Louisiana House voted 74-20 to advance HB260, which would let outside groups pay for certain international trips for lawmakers without public disclosure. The bill now moves to the Senate.

A federal judge ordered the release of Britania Uriostegui Rios after her lawyers argued she was wrongfully deported and held despite no realistic path to removal.

A Jefferson Parish grand jury indicted four men in connection with a Nov. 13, 2025 Harvey home invasion that left a 25‑year‑old man dead. Authorities say cash and a PlayStation were stolen.

Orleans Parish coroner: 282 accidental drug deaths in 2025; fentanyl was present in nearly 70% of tested cases and cocaine commonly appeared in deadly mixes.

A SWAT roll was declared in St. Roch after a man wanted in multiple shootings barricaded himself on the 2400 block of North Galvez, police said.

Robert family developers plan a Tulane‑adjacent student housing complex that will replace Ted's Frostop while preserving its neon sign and brand.

PGA Tour changes shrink the Zurich Classic's field and tighten who gets into TPC Louisiana, with local fundraising and qualifiers among the things to watch.

A plane was discovered March 22 in swampy woods near Cleco Lake south of Boyce; crews couldn't reach the wreckage and federal investigators were notified.