A leaked recording that appears to capture the Denham Springs fire chief using a racial slur sparked an emergency board meeting and community outrage. Trustees say they will consult counsel before deciding.

Angela Filardo, a former New Orleans teacher, will be released May 16 after serving months for helping an escaped juvenile reach Houston. The victim’s family says the early parole shortchanges justice.

The Doug A. Brooks Family Donor Fund Clubhouse is headed to Covington at 626 W. 29th Ave — an 8,486 sq ft site with STEM, art space and a gym for kids 6–18.

The Downtown Development District’s State of Downtown shows nearly 40 million visits in 2025, population and income gains and a downtown vacancy rate well under the national average.

After almost 30 years on North Carrollton Avenue, Mid‑City's Pho House is closing as the owners retire. The Carrollton counter will serve its last bowls this week.

A duffle bag with skeletal remains was pulled from a sewer near Annette & Benefit in Gentilly; the Orleans Parish coroner is investigating.

A dump truck struck a utility pole in Metairie Wednesday, cutting power for thousands while crews replace the damaged pole. Entergy gave a restoration estimate as crews worked.

Nicole Theriot is the first woman to lead Galatoire’s kitchen, overseeing the restaurant and its sister venues while bringing classroom training and high‑volume experience.

A large plume of smoke rose near the Mississippi River in New Orleans' Leonidas neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. Officials had no immediate word on the cause.

A man was found shot and killed Tuesday in New Orleans' Ninth Ward. NOPD homicide detectives have opened an investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Orleans Parish Communications District will start using AI agents to triage some 311 calls, building on tools already used on 911. Experts urge transparency and oversight.

Breezy east winds push highs near 76°F today. A Coastal Flood Advisory for Thursday could pond water onto low‑lying shorefront streets.

A man was fatally shot Tuesday near North Claiborne and Desire in the St. Claude neighborhood; police say his identity has not been released.