The Judiciary Commission filed four new ethics counts against 7th Judicial District Judge John Reeves after a May suspension over a $100 gratuity; an August hearing is set.

State police say 43-year-old Hilton John Hebert III suffered a medical emergency while in Morgan City police custody and later died; detectives are asking witnesses to share tips.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today in New Orleans with gusty east winds and minor tidal flooding at high tide. Expect choppy coastal waters and slow commutes.

A 65‑year‑old Kenner man died after an e‑bike and car collided at Loyola Drive and West Esplanade; police say the rider entered the intersection against a red light.

The New Orleans immigration court pulled more than 450 people into mass “mega master” sessions that advocates say generated dozens of removal orders and left many without counsel. Local attorneys call the move a blunt push to speed deportations.

Two millage renewals will appear on Slidell’s June 27 ballot to continue funding for water, sewer and residential garbage, city officials say.

Lawmakers created a statewide task force to probe whether GPS ankle monitors and private monitoring companies are protecting victims and public safety. A report is due within a year.

Afternoon storms possible with highs near 88°F and sticky humidity. Boaters should watch for choppy seas and possible minor coastal ponding midweek.

A Lafourche Parish man was arrested after deputies say a fight in Galliano ended with a stabbing. The victim was airlifted to University Medical Center in New Orleans.

Gordon Plaza residents filed a federal lawsuit seeking enforcement of a $75.3M state judgment tied to homes built atop the Agriculture Street Landfill. Lawyers say the move aims to force payments and speed relocation as demolitions and a solar project proceed.

Keith Thomas narrowly defeated Cedric Richmond to be named King Zulu for Mardi Gras 2027. The John F. Kennedy band director will lead the Zulu parade on Feb. 9.

Hot and humid through Tuesday with heat index near 100–105°F. Spotty afternoon storms return later in the week.

A man barricaded himself inside the Hale Boggs Federal Building Friday; video shows him tossing items from a courthouse window as NOPD, FPS and U.S. Marshals secured the scene.