Former federal prosecutor Carlos A. Lopez and Dallas defense attorney Barrett R. Howell were sentenced for deleting text messages in a healthcare fraud case.

Southeastern will create a standalone College of Nursing and reshuffle health and education units to better align programs with regional workforce demand ahead of fall 2026.

Gretna Police Department launches an online safety campaign, advising the public on preventing cyber threats through strong passwords, cautious information sharing, and educating children on internet use.

Nunez Community College and SME are partnering to train workers for a projected surge in Gulf Coast shipbuilding and maritime jobs. The program pairs colleges, K‑12 and employers.

A former T.H. Harris teacher has been charged after a 13-year-old student reported being touched; court records show arraignment is set for Feb. 23.

Shots reported behind an ALDI in Slidell sparked a U‑Haul chase into Mississippi; two occupants were detained and no injuries were reported.

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans for alleged assault during Mardi Gras, after reportedly becoming aggressive at a business and hitting two men.

A Detroit woman has been charged after a Gretna crash that left an 83-year-old man dead; authorities say she was arrested following a disturbance at the airport rental-car garage.

Three stabbings were reported across New Orleans during Mardi Gras Bacchus crowds; police made arrests at one scene and investigations are ongoing.

Two New Orleans women were arrested after separate weekend stabbings — one on Read Boulevard and another along Elysian Fields — police said.

NWS New Orleans forecasts a week of changing weather, starting with sunny skies and transitioning to clouds and warmer temperatures, possibly ending with showers and thunderstorms.

A Michigan man died after his stopped vehicle was hit by another on I-49 in Louisiana while changing a tire. Investigation and toxicology tests are underway.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office expands its inmate education program with Nunez Community College to reduce recidivism by offering vocational training and GED courses.