An early‑morning hit‑and‑run on the Danziger Bridge left a man dead; NOPD says detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Gunfire struck a Franklin home and vehicle early Saturday; no injuries were reported and St. Mary Parish detectives are asking for tips.

Olde Towne Slidell will close streets for a parade, family events and a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Expect no‑parking zones, bollards and afternoon traffic delays.

GalaxyCon returns to New Orleans next weekend with William Shatner, Kevin Smith and a packed roster of panels, cosplay and late‑night After Dark events.

A Fourth Circuit panel revived 98 video voyeurism counts against a New Orleans man, returning a years‑long case to criminal court after cloud files surfaced in 2022.

An unidentified woman was found on I-610 eastbound near the Franklin Avenue exit, prompting New Orleans police to close the eastbound lanes while they investigate.

Heat Advisory Wednesday with highs near 91°F and heat‑index readings into the 100s. Scattered afternoon storms may bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

NORA's Food Business Microgrant Program is accepting applications to strengthen New Orleans' shared commissary kitchens, offering awards up to $400,000 per project through Aug. 3, 2026.

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday; highs near 95°F and heat-index values up to 110°F. Cooling centers and late storms possible.

A bright fireball blazed across the pre-dawn sky early Sunday, with Our Lady of the Lake’s Sky9 camera in Baton Rouge providing the clearest footage.

A woman was shot near the Crescent City Connection’s Tchoupitoulas exit Saturday evening; NOPD is investigating and lanes into New Orleans were restricted.

A fatal crash closed I‑10 westbound at the I‑310/Exit 220 in St. Charles Parish; an 11:17 p.m. update from the sheriff's office said the roadway reopened.

Public records show a convicted New Orleans lawyer’s lakefront house is officially valued far below comparable sales, prompting an assessor review and neighbor outcry.