Two Jefferson Parish men were convicted by juries in separate child sexual‑abuse cases; both await sentencing in the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna.

A repeat offender in New Orleans pleaded guilty May 19 to possessing child sexual abuse materials; federal prosecutors say sentencing is set for Aug. 25, 2026.

A nonprofit closed on Grand Isle’s historic Oleander Hotel and plans to turn the 1929 building into a visitor and cultural center anchored by photography and local art. Donations from statewide leaders and private backers helped seal the deal.

A SWAT roll shut down part of Desire after NOPD said a man sought in an investigation barricaded himself inside a home on the 3800 block of Ursula Spencer Way. Details remain limited.

An Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train struck and killed a woman near Irvington, Alabama; the eastbound train resumed to New Orleans after a multi‑hour delay. Investigators are on scene and officials point to a wider safety debate on the Gulf Coast line.

A 40‑year‑old Oklahoma man was arrested after allegedly exchanging explicit messages with an undercover Louisiana trooper posing as a 15‑year‑old. Extradition is pending.

A Congregation Coffee sign has been installed at 618 Conti in the French Quarter, with city permits and recent reporting pointing to a possible summer opening.

Drive‑thru chain 7 Brew purchased parcels in Covington and Harvey as it expands across the Gulf Coast; parish planning packets show a lot split and variance requests.

Mickey Loomis confirmed the Saints have an offer for Cam Jordan but not for Taysom Hill, leaving fans to watch OTAs for the next roster moves.

A 17-year-old Sophie B. Wright senior was shot and killed a night after graduation; police say no suspects have been identified and are asking for tips.

Lawmakers approved House Bill 756 to require reasonable suspicion before stopping boats in state waters; the measure is now on Gov. Jeff Landry's desk.

A Raceland HR official was arrested after an FDLE undercover chat operation and now faces multiple felony counts while awaiting extradition.

Hotel Hope and People’s Housing+ broke ground on a pilot of two duplexes next to the shelter, creating four Fortified, affordable units for families and seniors. The small-scale project uses the city’s SMFA zoning and aims to expand over five years.