A Central City traffic stop led to the arrest of Mansour Mbodj after police say they recovered multiple firearms and 153 tapentadol pills. He was booked on gun and drug counts.

Rayne police arrested Joseph Anthony Roy Jr. after a search linked to a deadly overdose turned up meth, cocaine, a 9mm and evidence officers say ties the drugs to a fatality.

NOFD crews fought a structure fire in Central City near MLK Jr. Blvd and S. Robertson St.; thick smoke was visible downtown and the cause remains under investigation.

The Winn‑Dixie at 5400 Tchoupitoulas will close in late March and be converted into an Aldi. Staff were given advance notice and can apply for new roles.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office seeks help finding Ramon Patterson Jr., 21, wanted on felony drug and aggravated flight warrants.

NOMA's Art in Bloom returns March 19–22 with "Marsh Madness," featuring floral installations, a lecture, a fashion luncheon, and an online silent auction.

NOPD is investigating an armed robbery on Loyola Avenue after two suspects demanded wallets following an attempt to buy a firearm for $200. Investigators say the pair fled the scene.

A woman walking near Chef Menteur Highway in the Plum Orchard neighborhood was struck and killed Sunday evening. New Orleans police say the driver remained on scene.

A man found shot near North Broad and Hope streets early Sunday died at a hospital; NOPD has made no arrests and is asking for tips.

A person was found dead Saturday morning after a crash near Chef Menteur Highway and Ridgeway Boulevard in New Orleans East; investigators are on scene.

A boil water advisory affects parts of Belle Chasse after a contractor damaged a 16-inch main; expect low pressure while crews repair and test the system.

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.