NOPD is investigating a shooting near Terpsichore and Freret in Central City; detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.

New size and bag limits for bass and crappie take effect Aug. 1 in the Lower Atchafalaya Basin. Lawmakers codified the changes and LDWF has updated the official regulations.

Clear and already steamy this morning; storms likely after 10 a.m. with heat index near 106. A slowmoving front could bring heavier rain and flashflood risk early next week.

Ye will play the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 28; presale sign-ups are open and general tickets go on sale July 17 at 10 a.m. per venue and tour pages.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office says Leroy Ray has an active warrant for cruelty to juveniles and is asking the public for tips. Detectives list 985-359-TIPS and an online tip form.

A Flood Advisory soaked parts of Orleans Parish Thursday, producing pockets of street flooding in low-lying neighborhoods. Officials urged caution and pointed residents to NOLA Ready and the National Weather Service for updates.

City Council approved Crescent City Cafe’s permit to open a pay‑what‑you‑can breakfast and brunch spot at 4807 Magazine Street, aiming to serve neighbors across incomes.

Mayor Helena Moreno tapped an 11‑member advisory committee to study whether to renovate, rebuild or lease space for City Hall and the Civil District Court. Public meetings begin July 22.

A Covington man was sentenced to life after a jury found him guilty on 15 counts tied to massive fentanyl and weapons seizures during two 2023 investigations.

Parish officials say reports of reckless e‑bike riders on the Tammany Trace prompted stepped‑up patrols and a reminder to report dangerous behavior.

NOPD posted photos of two men it says are tied to multiple burglaries and asks the public to call Eighth District detectives or Crimestoppers with tips.

New Orleans saw its biggest monthly apartment rent increase in over two years in June, led by stronger leasing at the top end and limited new supply. Data providers differ on exact medians, but the trend is clear: luxury lease‑ups lifted local averages.

Hot and humid Thursday with highs near 92°F and a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Heavy rain and flash‑flood risk rises Monday–Wednesday, July 13–15.