Louisiana’s attorney general asked a New Orleans appeals panel Tuesday to allow the execution of Todd Wessinger, convicted in the 1995 Calendar’s Restaurant killings. The move revives a long-running legal battle after federal and appellate rulings vacated and reinstated his sentence.

Two Romanian nationals were arrested after authorities say skimmer devices were placed at multiple Jefferson Parish stores; investigators recovered devices and hundreds of payment cards.

A Marrero driver was sentenced to 2½ years after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the Oct. 31 death of cyclist Lan Si Ho. A restitution hearing is set for May 21.

Two food trucks moved into Ocean Springs' CRAVE Food Hall and Chicago 6ix is opening a storefront on Bienville. The moves mark a maturing local dining scene.

The Louisiana Supreme Court ordered a new probe into two Orleans Parish juvenile judges after watchdogs and local reporting raised alarms about monitoring failures tied to deadly 2024 shootings.

2 Potnas, a New Orleans burger spot, has embraced a Bob's Burgers theme — NOLA's photo tour and delivery listings show the interior styling and menu. The eatery pairs cartoon kitsch with straight‑ahead burgers and fries.

Dense fog will cut visibility through 9 AM Friday; sunshine and low‑80s follow. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday for parts of the metro.

Percy "Master P" Miller is no longer serving in his official roles with UNO basketball, the school said. His exit comes after a season of improvement and amid a campus governance shift.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility across parts of New Orleans through 10 a.m.; sun returns with highs near 81°F and a windy, fire‑concern Saturday is possible.

An en banc federal appeals court vacated a lower injunction, allowing Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom law to be enforced while the lawsuit continues.

Patchy fog slows Wednesday morning's commute; sun returns and highs near 80°F. Watch Saturday for a possible spike in fire-weather risk.

A vehicle fire at Canterbury Apartments produced a sudden magnesium-component explosion on Tuesday; Engine 11 contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Patchy morning fog may slow commutes as New Orleans heats into the upper 70s and low 80s; records are possible Thursday.