Dense fog and rounds of showers hit Sunday; small craft advisories start at 7 p.m. tonight. Expect slower commutes and choppy coastal waters.

The RTA has launched a public study and survey to rework routes and add hubs in New Orleans East, with federal funding and rider input shaping possible changes.

State police and Ascension deputies held safety talks after an overturned dump truck closed LA 405; officials are installing warning signs and stepping up enforcement.

A multi-agency chase from Interstate 20 into the Delta ended with three arrests, including a suspect wanted in a Vicksburg homicide.

The adopted 2026 budget commits more than $53 million to roads, bridges and drainage across St. Tammany Parish, plus a rural broadband push. The bulk of the funding comes from Sales Tax District 3.

New Orleans duo $uicideboy$ announced a 33‑date Grey Day Tour that returns to Smoothie King Center in mid‑October. Presale starts in early April; $1 per ticket benefits PLUS1.

Louisiana’s attorney general asked a New Orleans appeals panel Tuesday to allow the execution of Todd Wessinger, convicted in the 1995 Calendar’s Restaurant killings. The move revives a long-running legal battle after federal and appellate rulings vacated and reinstated his sentence.

Two Romanian nationals were arrested after authorities say skimmer devices were placed at multiple Jefferson Parish stores; investigators recovered devices and hundreds of payment cards.

A Marrero driver was sentenced to 2½ years after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the Oct. 31 death of cyclist Lan Si Ho. A restitution hearing is set for May 21.

Two food trucks moved into Ocean Springs' CRAVE Food Hall and Chicago 6ix is opening a storefront on Bienville. The moves mark a maturing local dining scene.

The Louisiana Supreme Court ordered a new probe into two Orleans Parish juvenile judges after watchdogs and local reporting raised alarms about monitoring failures tied to deadly 2024 shootings.

2 Potnas, a New Orleans burger spot, has embraced a Bob's Burgers theme — NOLA's photo tour and delivery listings show the interior styling and menu. The eatery pairs cartoon kitsch with straight‑ahead burgers and fries.

Dense fog will cut visibility through 9 AM Friday; sunshine and low‑80s follow. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Saturday for parts of the metro.