A legacy flagship and a West Bank newcomer both earned spots on The New York Times’ roundup of the city’s best restaurants, underscoring New Orleans’ culinary range.

Dense fog lingers through 9 AM, then showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon. Expect brief heavy rain and gusty winds during the commute.

Dense fog early Sunday gives way to humid, low‑80s heat and a 40% afternoon storm chance; a larger storm complex may bring heavier rain overnight into Monday.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely Saturday with heavy downpours possible. Expect localized street flooding and commute delays.

Two men were wounded in separate overnight shootings across New Orleans; police say investigations are ongoing. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.

Cloudy and muggy Friday with storms likely late morning into the afternoon; the wettest window arrives late tonight into Saturday with localized heavy downpours possible.

Tulane freshman Sophia Macias will be the first woman to play in a Louisiana men's amateur sectional qualifier when she tees off at English Turn on May 18.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday morning in New Orleans, with locally heavy downpours that could slow the commute. Expect higher rain totals Friday night into Saturday.

Lorenzo J. Oliver was sentenced to 40 years after a conviction for second‑degree rape; prosecutors say the attack began with an abduction in December 2021.

Cloudy start with highs near 86°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Gusts up to 30 mph and repeated rain chances later in the week.

Habana Outpost will close its French Quarter outpost on May 6 after a contentious, years-long fight to open and two years in business, the owner said.

Kenner police used cameras and K‑9 teams to arrest suspects after an attempted Williams Boulevard robbery and a chase that ended in Algiers. Investigators recovered a rifle from the vehicle.

The OPSB meets Tuesday to consider a proposed settlement with the City of New Orleans that could resolve a years‑long lawsuit over school tax revenue.