A push to bar No‑Party voters from some party primaries stalled in the Legislature, leaving unaffiliated Louisianans able to pick a major‑party ballot this cycle. Lawmakers say they may try again in 2027.

A New Orleans man was arrested after fleeing in a car reported stolen out of Jefferson Parish; deputies recovered an AR-style rifle and booked him on multiple felony counts.

Act 605 (HB1239) gives Louisiana courts a clearer presumption of roughly 50/50 physical custody for fit parents, changing the state's custody code and taking effect Aug. 1, 2026.

More than 7,000 competitors and thousands of fans packed the Morial Convention Center for the Pokémon North America International Championships, with winners eyeing Worlds in San Francisco.

Scaffolding and traffic changes remain at Lafayette and O'Keefe as crews continue stabilizing Turners' Hall more than a year after a partial collapse. Nearby businesses say recovery is slow.

A Washington Parish lieutenant was fired after he was tied to a shots-fired incident on Bud Slocum Road in Franklinton; state police will investigate.

New Orleans won't host any matches at the 2026 World Cup. Officials and fans are parsing why the Superdome was left off FIFA’s final list and what the omission means locally.

State investigators say 24-year-old Chandler Sanderson was arrested in Tickfaw and charged with six counts of possessing child sexual abuse material; the probe is ongoing.

City Council is weighing a city license for autonomous ride‑hailing that could delay Waymo's driverless rollout while officials sort state and safety issues.

Sunny and sticky today with highs near 90°F. Heat index may top 100°F late week; rain chances rise this weekend.

A traffic stop in New Orleans East ended with a 41‑year‑old arrested after troopers say they found suspected dynamite, multiple firearms and a large stash of drugs.

Mostly sunny and muggy with highs near 89°F today. Heat indices could top 100°F later this week.

Drying trend begins Monday with highs near 88°F. Humidity keeps it muggy; rain chances are low.