The R&B Lounge is relocating from 3151 College Drive to 4612 Bennington Ave in Baton Rouge, according to city liquor-board filings and local reporting.

City records show New Orleans has ended an agreement with Habitat for Humanity and moved to reclaim $2 million earmarked to help homeowners facing insurance-driven foreclosures.

Patchy morning fog before sunshine; highs near 80°F today. Rain and thunderstorms become more likely by Friday — early commuters and boaters should take care.

New Orleans police named a suspect after a Feb. 28 home break-in on Texas Drive and are asking the public to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips.

A New Orleans man took a plea and was sentenced to 20 years Tuesday in the fatal 2023 shooting outside the former Willie Mae’s site. Prosecutors say he brandished a rifle and played a role in the confrontation that ended in deadly gunfire.

A local policing foundation published calculations arguing NOPD’s roughly 900 officers fall short of a 1,200 target given visitor totals and training bottlenecks.

Two former Tulane officers filed a counterclaim saying the university’s training‑repayment clauses are unlawful and could cost them tens of thousands. Their lawyers describe the terms as coercive.

A man was shot Sunday on the 7100 block of Downman Road in New Orleans' Pines Village and taken to a local hospital. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A U.S. Sun report says Jeffrey LaBeouf is living in New Orleans and not listed on Louisiana's sex-offender registry as his son faces court-ordered rehab.

A single‑car wreck on the north I‑10 service road and Neyrey Drive left a man dead on Saturday. Jefferson Parish deputies have opened an investigation and have not released the victim’s name.

Ruthie's Frozen Custard is headed to Freret at 2506 Jena Street, promising daily-made custard, classic and vegan flavors, and a spring/summer soft opening. Details and permits point to a small walk-up shop with limited seating.

New Orleans-based JECohen topped $100M in assets under management on Jan. 31, 2026 as the firm prepares a Cotton Exchange headquarters renovation and street-level restaurant. The milestone follows a 2025 merger and strong 2025 investment returns.

The historic Gem Theatre in Broadmoor is being repurposed into 'Swing Hub,' a batting-cage and training venue after the city council approved a zoning exception. The plan pairs indoor cages and VR rooms with a netted outdoor diamond.