The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate Brandon Todaro, who is wanted on multiple theft charges involving more than $5,000. Investigators say the thefts occurred at a business on Harrison Avenue, and active warrants have been issued for his arrest.

A National Guard member on leave left an issued rifle in a New Orleans hotel restroom; police took the weapon and military commands opened an inquiry.

St. Charles Parish announced multiple road closures due to construction, including the long-term closure of Hwy 628 and detours on Jonathan Street, Ormond Center Court, LA 3127, LA 3160, and US 61, affecting local traffic through 2026.

St. Bernard Port says 2025 cargo topped 6.6 million short tons as the long-dormant Chalmette Slip returned to service, a boost officials say supports jobs and output. The rehab and steady marine traffic put the district back on shippers’ radar.

E. Ross Studios will anchor Bayou Phoenix's plan to transform the old Six Flags/Jazzland site in New Orleans East into a film, sports and entertainment campus.

A man was arrested after an apparent hostage incident in Tremé; NOPD says officers freed a woman and took the suspect into custody.

Ochsner Health is building a $300M, five‑story children’s hospital on its New Orleans campus, slated to open in early 2028 with expanded pediatric services and about 400 jobs.

A woman was hospitalized after a parade float ran over her foot on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans; the NOPD is investigating but details are scant.

A 15-year-old was arrested after a shooting in LaPlace, with two suspects at large. The incident involved gunfire that damaged vehicles and homes, thought to be due to a feud.

Copper thieves stripped wiring and stole thousands of gallons of diesel from Jefferson Parish pump stations, briefly crippling West Bank drainage pumps. Arrests have followed.

A new private karaoke spot in the Lower Garden District offers three BYOB rooms and premium sound for small groups and celebrations. Bookings are already filling up on weekends.

Dense fog will complicate the Monday morning commute in parts of southeast Louisiana; skies should clear by late morning for sunny afternoons and highs around 73°F.

New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health host harm reduction pop-ups at Gallier Hall for nightlife workers, providing tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips.