LDH will not adopt Milliman‑recommended HCBS rate increases now; the state plans provider cost reporting and a review in November 2026.

Habana Outpost will close its French Quarter outpost on May 6 after a contentious, years-long fight to open and two years in business, the owner said.

A valve malfunction at a Duson industrial site released a hazardous gas; hazmat crews contained the leak and ten people were treated. Authorities say there's no ongoing threat.

A Covington man admitted guilt in the 2022 killings of a priest and a longtime church worker; sentencing is scheduled for June 8, 2026. The plea removes the possibility of a death sentence.

Pho Parish opened in Chalmette with classic pho, a house "parish sauce" and BYOB-friendly dine-in seating. Chef Nhat Nguyen leans on old-school broth technique and local roots.

A KPEL debate in Lafayette put Julia Letlow and John Fleming on the same stage as they sparred over carbon capture, stock filings and Trump’s endorsement ahead of May 16.

The FIFA World Cup trophy stopped in Kenner on May 5 for a free, festival-style event at the Pontchartrain Center with photo moments, music and activations.

Kenner police used cameras and K‑9 teams to arrest suspects after an attempted Williams Boulevard robbery and a chase that ended in Algiers. Investigators recovered a rifle from the vehicle.

A WDSU investigation found 1,862 "no bus" dispatches in March across Jefferson Parish; parents say kids were stranded and the district says it will start tracking missed rides.

A Jefferson Parish man with past sex convictions has been charged with abusing five children across several decades; he pleaded not guilty and remains jailed.

Clear and muggy this morning with a high near 83°F. A stalled front could bring heavy rain and a few strong storms Thursday into Friday.

The OPSB meets Tuesday to consider a proposed settlement with the City of New Orleans that could resolve a years‑long lawsuit over school tax revenue.

Jazz Fest will run April 22–25 and April 29–May 2, 2027 at the Fair Grounds. Organizers hinted a lineup could arrive in mid‑December.