A 26‑year‑old New Orleans man was arrested after agents say they found child sexual abuse material and files showing sexual abuse of an animal during a May 15 search. The state’s cyber‑crime unit is investigating.

Parkview Tavern, a Mid‑City bar since the 1940s, will close when its lease ends on May 29 after a two‑year reprieve following Blue Oak BBQ’s purchase of the building.

ATF’s New Orleans division led a multi‑site sweep across Baton Rouge on Thursday, executing six warrants and arresting multiple people. Authorities say federal charges are likely as the probe continues.

A Carnival Liberty passenger died after apparently jumping from a stateroom balcony while the ship sailed between Celebration Key and Nassau. Crew recovered him but resuscitation failed and authorities are investigating.

NOPD released photos of two suspects wanted after a Tuesday armed robbery that left a bicyclist hospitalized. Detectives are asking for tips and video.

A Woodfork-led sweep at the Orleans Justice Center recovered more than 50 bags of contraband, including suspected drugs and weapons.

A 20-year-old Bourg man was arrested May 11 after a Bayou Vista complaint alleging he spoke inappropriately to a juvenile; bond has not been set.

A new downtown counter quietly opened on Magazine Street offering smash burgers, boozy milkshakes and a long bourbon list.

Two teenagers were killed when an SUV overturned on Minorca Road; the driver has been arrested and impairment is suspected.

Trailer‑born Rougabrew is opening a permanent Metairie shop at 1645 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, turning sold‑out pop‑ups into a daily storefront.

An Uber driver was held at gunpoint and had her keys taken in a pre-dawn carjacking in Desire; NOPD is investigating.

Tragos Amargos, a hi‑fi listening bar tucked behind Taquerías Carnalito, has opened in the CBD with mezcal cocktails, curated records and a Mexico‑meets‑Louisiana menu.

Jefferson Parish's school board unanimously opposed Senate Bill 157, which would give educators six weeks of full pay after a birth or adoption, citing substitute shortages and federal-funding worries. The bill cleared the Senate and now heads to the House.