A Fifth Circuit panel ruled Thursday that ICE can't hold many migrants past 90 days without a bond hearing, a decision that could free thousands held in Texas and Louisiana.

An 18-year-old from Leesburg was sentenced after admitting to making bomb threats and swatting calls that forced evacuations at Metairie schools and others.

The Homer Foundation paid roughly $8 million for the landmark Bohn Motor building on S. Broad, putting Odyssey House in control of a major treatment and clinic site.

July 6 marks the halfway point to Carnival 2027. A compressed 34‑day season, marquee parades and a floated parade‑rider tax are already shaping plans.

The New Orleans Fire Department posted photos of a two‑alarm fire at the Carmel Brook Apartments on the I‑10 Service Road. The images show heavy smoke and crews battling flames; officials have not yet released injury or cause details.

Morrow’s gumbo ramen earned a No. 7 spot on Food Network’s Top 10: Noodles, giving the Marigny restaurant a national spotlight. The bowl’s Creole‑meets‑Asian elements drew praise.

Clear morning; highs near 92°F and heat index up to 105°F. Afternoon storms possible and a few storms could bring gusty winds and heavy downpours.

Police responded Monday to a shooting in Central City; initial reports say a woman was wounded near Washington and South Claiborne. Detectives are investigating.

State tax collections rose in May to about $1.08B, but year‑to‑date receipts through May trail last year by roughly $838M, leaving lawmakers to weigh budget choices.

Gris-Gris on Magazine Street will close at the end of July; the owners called it a business decision and invited patrons to "dance at the funeral."

State LEAP results show a record 36% Mastery+ statewide — the highest on record — with gains in math, civics and social studies and most districts improving.

New Orleans is allowing neutral-ground parking until 9 p.m. as heavy rain and storms threaten street flooding across the metro. Safety tips and the latest forecast are inside.

A tornado warning briefly covered parts of St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday; officials urged residents to seek shelter and monitor local alerts.