A Mumbai resident was sentenced to 121 months in New Orleans federal court after prosecutors say investigators seized more than 600 child‑sex images from his devices.

An unidentified woman was found dead on the 2000 block of Franklin Avenue; NOPD says homicide detectives are investigating.

Scattered storms today, heavy rain likely Monday. Localized flash flooding possible.

NOPD is investigating after a woman was found dead Friday on the 4000 block of Banks Street in Mid‑City; homicide detectives processed the scene.

A Slidell man was arrested after an NCMEC CyberTip alleged he used AI to generate sexually explicit images of a child. He faces deepfake and CSAM counts under state law.

A Covington man was sentenced to life after a jury found him guilty on 15 counts tied to massive fentanyl and weapons seizures during two 2023 investigations.

A person was fatally shot Tuesday night in the Seventh Ward near North Rocheblave and Allen streets. New Orleans police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.

The New Orleans Fire Department posted photos of a two‑alarm fire at the Carmel Brook Apartments on the I‑10 Service Road. The images show heavy smoke and crews battling flames; officials have not yet released injury or cause details.

A tornado warning briefly covered parts of St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday; officials urged residents to seek shelter and monitor local alerts.

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.