City crews plan to clear a small Bywater encampment near the Industrial Canal as redevelopment and a new wharf park move ahead. Outreach teams will offer vouchers, but funding limits complicate rehousing.

A woman was struck and killed Sunday while crossing South Claiborne and Lafitte avenues in New Orleans, police say. NOPD’s Traffic Fatality Unit is investigating.

New Orleans police say a man and woman were found dead inside a Gert Town home Saturday; the case is being investigated as an "unclassified death."

A man was shot early Monday on the 200 block of Bloomingdale Court and taken to a hospital; New Orleans police say the investigation is ongoing.

A 42-year-old man was shot on Bourbon Street and didn't notice until hours later, police say. Authorities upgraded the call to aggravated assault by shooting as they investigate.

Cade Arrambide hit four home runs — including a 12th‑inning grand slam — as LSU erupted for 10 runs in the 12th to beat Tennessee 16-6. The performance set an LSU single‑game record.

Police arrested two women after an alleged apartment assault in New Orleans East. Authorities say the probe is ongoing and detectives continue follow-up work.

The Louisiana Supreme Court sent Antoinette Frank’s latest post‑conviction claims back to Orleans Parish for a hearing to decide whether delay bars relief.

Morning showers give way to a milder afternoon. Strong easterly winds midweek could raise tides and prompt boat advisories.

Radar showed rotation near Bogalusa as a tornado warning covered parts of Washington Parish Saturday evening. Officials urged residents to take shelter as storms passed.

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joined Roseland residents demanding testing and cleanup after the Smitty’s Supply explosion as fresh lab reports show PFAS contamination.

A vehicle struck spectators during the Louisiana Lao New Year parade in New Iberia on Saturday; at least 13 people were hospitalized and the driver is in custody.

A two-alarm fire at a Super 8 motel on Chef Menteur Highway was contained to one room. About 30 people were displaced and the Red Cross was contacted to help.