Buyers say they paid thousands in CivicSource tax-auction bids and still lack clear title or confirmation that their money reached government entities.

Covington police ask for help identifying a man accused of smearing feces through a farmers‑market restroom on April 4.

Two LaPlace-area teens were arrested after deputies say they robbed a 16-year-old at gunpoint; investigators recovered stolen items and a firearm.

A dirt bike rider allegedly fleeing an attempted traffic stop crashed on Canal Street Monday evening and later died; state troopers are asking for witnesses.

City crews plan to clear a small Bywater encampment near the Industrial Canal as redevelopment and a new wharf park move ahead. Outreach teams will offer vouchers, but funding limits complicate rehousing.

Cade Arrambide hit four home runs — including a 12th‑inning grand slam — as LSU erupted for 10 runs in the 12th to beat Tennessee 16-6. The performance set an LSU single‑game record.

Sushi By Us, a chef-led 'Mexakase' counter from Veho Hospitality, has opened inside Tacos del Cartel in downtown New Orleans. The intimate spot serves nigiri and fusion small plates.

A 17-year-old's body was recovered off Grand Isle after he was swept away by a strong current. Coast Guard and local police joined the search.

A House committee blocked HB7 after a crowded, contentious hearing, keeping a 2020 law that lets companies pursue easements for carbon‑capture projects in place.

A 14-year-old was shot after a pool party in Edgard; deputies arrested an 18‑year‑old who faces aggravated battery and armed robbery charges. The juvenile was treated and released from a children's hospital.

A porch theft captured on camera led Kenner police to a Gretna home where stolen mail, IDs and credit cards were seized in a probe that could involve more than 50 victims.

Two New Orleans city lawyers resigned after a federal judge found nine AI‑generated, nonexistent citations in a court filing. The ruling led to fines and a new city AI policy.

A Hammond man was arrested after a viral rap video referenced the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, prompting police seizure of devices and a ban from the event.