A section of Old Baker Zachary Road will close permanently March 2 for Comite River Diversion construction. Drivers should plan alternate north–south routes.

Two former Tulane officers filed a counterclaim saying the university’s training‑repayment clauses are unlawful and could cost them tens of thousands. Their lawyers describe the terms as coercive.

Moody's confirmed an Aa3 issuer rating for the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority, citing large reserves and stable operations as the center advances a $763M upgrade plan.

Homeland Security Investigations detained a Metairie man federal officials say was an MS-13 member in Honduras before entering the U.S. He has a final order of removal.

Four people were arrested and four firearms — including two reported stolen and one with a conversion device — were recovered during an NOPD patrol at Fischer in Algiers.

State lawmakers filed at least 18 bills to regulate AI, focusing on chatbots, deepfakes and health‑care uses that could affect children and consumers.

Thieves took about $150,000 in gear from Greater New Home Missionary Baptist Church, forcing volunteers to pause a nearly finished renovation.

Marrero's longtime seafood spot Sal's has closed as the owners retire. Lefort's Seafood will take over the West Bank location, with renovations and hiring underway.

NOPD says a dispute on Gentilly Boulevard escalated into an alleged kidnapping; the woman and her vehicle were later abandoned while detectives investigate.

A man was shot Sunday on the 7100 block of Downman Road in New Orleans' Pines Village and taken to a local hospital. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Patchy morning fog clears to sunny, warm days with highs near 77°F. Nightly sea fog may affect coastal commutes through Thursday.

NOPD’s Sex Crimes Unit is investigating an attempted first‑degree rape in the 6100 block of Magazine Street and has released a suspect description. Detectives are asking the public to call with tips.

Gunfire near the New Orleans Fairgrounds sent two people to the hospital early Sunday. Police say they're investigating and released few details.