Clear, breezy skies with highs near 75°F. Small Craft Advisories make lakes choppy into the evening.

Nathaniel Hill, 31, was arrested April 17 in Maurepas after a multi‑agency probe into alleged Snapchat exploitation of a 14‑year‑old. Authorities say dozens of adults were involved and more victims may be identified.

Morning showers and gusty NE winds in New Orleans; small‑craft advisories through Monday. Clearing and warmer weather returns midweek.

Troopers and National Guard recovered hundreds of pills, meth, marijuana and firearms during a New Orleans traffic stop and follow-up search, police say.

An unidentified person was found Thursday near Chef Menteur and Read Boulevard in New Orleans East. Authorities say the cause of death is unconfirmed and detectives are investigating.

A new partnership with the Jefferson Community Foundation and parish council funds, matched by state dollars, aims to unlock more publicly funded early-learning seats. Leaders say outreach will prioritize bilingual and low-income families.

Two months out from LIV Golf’s planned New Orleans debut, reports of an emergency executive meeting and conflicting on‑site signals have cast doubt on the league’s future. Local organizers say planning continues, but uncertainty is spreading fast.

A suspected Molotov cocktail ignited a Tesla building on Tchoupitoulas Street early Wednesday; fire crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Baldwin & Co.'s new after‑dark reading lounge at NOLA Art Bar invites guests to set phones aside and socialize over books and wine. The venue will encourage unplugged evenings without formally banning devices.

Usher and Chris Brown will play the Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2026. Presales begin in late April and general tickets go on sale April 27 at noon local time.

Feces smeared and vents damaged in a Luling park restroom; sheriff seeks tips and the parish plans to add cameras.

Sazerac reportedly approached Brown‑Forman, owner of Jack Daniel’s, creating a rare U.S. rival to Pernod Ricard’s talks. The possible tie‑up would reshape American whiskey power dynamics.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 82. Brief dense fog is possible at sunrise and waters will be choppy for small boats.