Graze Craze opened its first Louisiana shop in Covington, a 1,100-square-foot location run by local owners Jessica and Steve Sintes. The shop will offer curated grazing boards, gluten-free options and local delivery.

Moody's confirmed an Aa3 issuer rating for the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, citing large reserves and stable operations as the center advances a $763M upgrade plan.

Four people were arrested and four firearms — including two reported stolen and one with a conversion device — were recovered during an NOPD patrol at Fischer in Algiers.

Gunfire near the New Orleans Fairgrounds sent two people to the hospital early Sunday. Police say they're investigating and released few details.

MSY will close Runway 2/20 beginning March 2, 2026 for an eight‑month, $27.1M rebuild. Flights shift to Runway 11/29 and nearby neighborhoods may see more noise.

Truce and Chaos will take over Uncle Earl’s Perkins Road spot; permit filings name Olive or Twist co‑owner Joshua Duke as the applicant. The new bar promises quiet cocktails and late‑night chaos.

SmartAsset's analysis puts Louisiana's middle‑class ceiling near $116K and New Orleans' ceiling near $111K, highlighting how local medians and housing costs reshape who counts as middle class.

A New Orleans man is on trial in the 2023 killing of Asia Davis as jurors hear witnesses and delayed police responses come under scrutiny.

Terrebonne Parish SVU detectives say digital evidence led to the arrest of 28‑year‑old Joseph Oliver Ellis on charges including computer‑aided solicitation of a minor.

A New Orleans day care worker was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to burning a 6‑month‑old’s hand in a bottle warmer. Surveillance footage and medical reports show second‑degree scalds.

Kenner councilwoman Arita Bohannan wants Jefferson Parish to buy, demolish and resell the Esplanade Mall using the state's Fast Sites program, while Target and Dillard's would remain.

Gusty north winds and a Red Flag Warning hit New Orleans Sunday; secure outdoor items and avoid burning. Expect gusts up to 40 mph and hazardous marine conditions.

Patchy fog Saturday morning with a slight midday storm chance. A sharp cool‑down and gusty north winds arrive Sunday into early next week.