A 50-year-old New Orleans man died after being struck while crossing Jefferson Highway near Clearview Parkway; troopers say the bike had no lights and tests are pending.

A Cincinnati officer's 26-year-old son was fatally shot in New Orleans early Saturday; family and union have set up a fundraiser as police investigate.

Lake Charles broke ground on a $2.3B replacement of the aging I‑10 Calcasieu River Bridge, a public‑private project that will add lanes, a new interchange and tolling.

A Jefferson Parish judge found Jamal Harris guilty in the 2020 Marrero double killing; sentencing is set for May 8. The convictions include two counts of second-degree murder.

A special grand jury has indicted outgoing Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson on 30 felony counts and charged her top aide over the May 16, 2025 jail escape.

A school bus crashed in New Orleans East Wednesday morning; New Orleans police are investigating and officials have released few details.

Hot and muggy Wednesday with a high near 89°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Heavier, likely rain arrives Friday into Saturday.

Hot and muggy Tuesday with highs near 86°F and heat-index values in the mid-90s. Storm chances increase Wednesday night into the weekend.

Rajon Rondo has surfaced as a candidate in the Pelicans’ head‑coach search as New Orleans opens a formal review under Joe Dumars. The move mixes pedigree with questions about coaching experience.

A man was found shot and later pronounced dead on the 3200 block of Oliver White Avenue in the Desire neighborhood, police said. Investigators have released few details.

The Saints traded a Day‑3 pick for Tyree Wilson, adding a former No. 7 overall pick to a thin edge rotation. New Orleans is betting a fresh scheme can unlock the 25‑year‑old's upside.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says a Florida man was arrested in Brevard County on eight counts of child sexual abuse material tied to Marrero. He was booked in Brevard County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Jefferson Parish.

Mandeville Fire/EMS warns North Shore residents to secure outdoor items and enable emergency alerts as NWS watches a possible complex of strong storms late Friday.