A dog found crated at a gas station needed an emergency C-section after arriving at a Harvey shelter in distress.

A pursuit from Livingston Parish into Tangipahoa Parish ended with a Taser struggle, a deputy-involved shooting and the death of a 50-year-old Robert man.

A Destrehan woman is accused of reversing into a St. Tammany Parish deputy while allegedly trying to flee an intoxicated driving call near Slidell.

A former Mandeville paralegal was convicted after federal jurors found she stole more than $1.8 million from her employer. The case included forged checks, two homes and a $657,707 IRS bill.

A 58-year-old Houma man died after a Kia crossed the centerline and hit a Honda CR-V head-on in Terrebonne Parish.

New Orleans firefighters say staffing levels are leaving the city with inadequate fire protection. City budget documents show the department is already navigating hiring and overtime limits.

A former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office employee faces six molestation counts tied to allegations from more than 20 years ago.

New Orleans is the only city named to a new national list of irreplaceable American heritage places. The honor highlights both its cultural power and mounting preservation threats.

Que Rico! Cuban Café is closing its Slidell dining room after years of drawing diners from both sides of Lake Pontchartrain. Takeout and catering will continue for a few weeks.

NOPD issued a BOLO after an alleged firearm threat on the 7000 block of Bunker Hill Road; a warrant is on file and Seventh District detectives are asking for tips.

An Extreme Heat Warning hits New Orleans Tuesday; heat index could top 110–115°F. City cooling centers and hydration stations are available.

Heat Advisory Monday with highs near 95°F and heat-index readings into the 100s. An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect Tuesday; cooling centers are open.

NOPD is investigating an armed robbery in St. Claude after a man was forced from his vehicle near Clouet and Marais. Detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.