Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty in federal court to a conspiracy tied to a six‑figure bribery sting involving undercover "developers." Sentencing is tentatively set for Oct. 15, 2026.

Louisiana State Police are investigating an early-morning officer-involved shooting on U.S. 171 near U.S. 84 in Mansfield. Detectives are urging anyone with tips or video to come forward.

A shooting in New Orleans' Seventh Ward left one person dead and neighbors shaken as police investigate. Officials are asking witnesses to come forward.

NOPD is investigating after a man was found shot and killed early Wednesday in the 4700 block of Laine Avenue in the Plum Orchard neighborhood.

A Chalmette pastor received a seven‑year prison term after a jury convicted him of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The survivor told the court the abuse left lasting trauma.

A New Orleans woman was arrested after police say she fired multiple shots on I-110 in Baton Rouge and grazed a motorist; she faces attempted murder and weapons charges.

An 18-year-old from Leesburg was sentenced after admitting to making bomb threats and swatting calls that forced evacuations at Metairie schools and others.

The New Orleans Fire Department posted photos of a two‑alarm fire at the Carmel Brook Apartments on the I‑10 Service Road. The images show heavy smoke and crews battling flames; officials have not yet released injury or cause details.

Police responded Monday to a shooting in Central City; initial reports say a woman was wounded near Washington and South Claiborne. Detectives are investigating.

An underground transformer blew near Conti and Bourbon streets, igniting a roadway fire and prompting evacuations in the French Quarter.

An early‑morning hit‑and‑run on the Danziger Bridge left a man dead; NOPD says detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Gunfire struck a Franklin home and vehicle early Saturday; no injuries were reported and St. Mary Parish detectives are asking for tips.

A 72-year-old man, identified as Robert Baker, was struck and killed on U.S. Highway 51 near Ponders Quarters Lane in Amite early July 3; state troopers are investigating.