Captain Crab held a soft opening May 17 in New Caney and is serving Louisiana‑style staples like gumbo, étouffée, po'boys, crawfish and crab legs. The locally owned spot opened as the neighborhood's restaurant scene expands.

An Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train struck and killed a woman near Irvington, Alabama; the eastbound train resumed to New Orleans after a multi‑hour delay. Investigators are on scene and officials point to a wider safety debate on the Gulf Coast line.

Tulane sold its Canal Street tower at 1440 Canal and will remain the tenant, freeing nearly $180M to support downtown real‑estate plans.

A lockdown at Ochsner's West Bank campus in Gretna was lifted after responders investigated a suspicious powder; the emergency department has resumed operations.

Clear and muggy this morning; scattered storms are likely this afternoon with heavy downpours possible.

A 40‑year‑old Oklahoma man was arrested after allegedly exchanging explicit messages with an undercover Louisiana trooper posing as a 15‑year‑old. Extradition is pending.

Authorities removed dozens of dogs, horses and other animals from a St. Bernard property after veterinarians found many in dire health. A woman was booked on aggravated cruelty charges as the probe continues.

Baton Rouge is remaking the way Louisiana plugs orphan oil wells — hiring lead contractors and tapping federal IIJA money to tackle a backlog now counted in the thousands.

Two Kenner brothers were jailed after a girl under 16 disclosed abuse while being treated at a hospital; Kevin Brock faces multiple rape and battery counts.

Jefferson Parish credits its Drone First Responder program after deputies say a drone located a stolen car during a Terrytown chase, leading to an arrest.

A Congregation Coffee sign has been installed at 618 Conti in the French Quarter, with city permits and recent reporting pointing to a possible summer opening.

A House committee voted 10-2 to block HB261, which would have added rape and incest exceptions to Louisiana's abortion ban after emotional testimony at the Capitol.

A Louisiana appeals court affirmed New Orleans owns the Wisner Trust lands and revenues, clearing the way for millions in local funds. City leaders called it a win for residents.