Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday morning in New Orleans, with locally heavy downpours that could slow the commute. Expect higher rain totals Friday night into Saturday.

Lorenzo J. Oliver was sentenced to 40 years after a conviction for second‑degree rape; prosecutors say the attack began with an abduction in December 2021.

Cloudy start with highs near 86°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Gusts up to 30 mph and repeated rain chances later in the week.

Habana Outpost will close its French Quarter outpost on May 6 after a contentious, years-long fight to open and two years in business, the owner said.

Kenner police used cameras and K‑9 teams to arrest suspects after an attempted Williams Boulevard robbery and a chase that ended in Algiers. Investigators recovered a rifle from the vehicle.

The OPSB meets Tuesday to consider a proposed settlement with the City of New Orleans that could resolve a years‑long lawsuit over school tax revenue.

A 50-year-old New Orleans man died after being struck while crossing Jefferson Highway near Clearview Parkway; troopers say the bike had no lights and tests are pending.

A Cincinnati officer's 26-year-old son was fatally shot in New Orleans early Saturday; family and union have set up a fundraiser as police investigate.

Lake Charles broke ground on a $2.3B replacement of the aging I‑10 Calcasieu River Bridge, a public‑private project that will add lanes, a new interchange and tolling.

A Jefferson Parish judge found Jamal Harris guilty in the 2020 Marrero double killing; sentencing is set for May 8. The convictions include two counts of second-degree murder.

A special grand jury has indicted outgoing Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson on 30 felony counts and charged her top aide over the May 16, 2025 jail escape.

A school bus crashed in New Orleans East Wednesday morning; New Orleans police are investigating and officials have released few details.

Hot and muggy Wednesday with a high near 89°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Heavier, likely rain arrives Friday into Saturday.