St. Bernard President Louis Pomes posted that the parish has asked legal and state regulators to weigh in on the Port of New Orleans’ stormwater plan as litigation continues. The move puts technical permitting at the center of the long-running fight over the proposed Violet terminal.

Entergy says scammers placed fake QR-code stickers on public EV chargers in New Orleans, redirecting drivers to fraudulent payment pages. The utility urges drivers not to scan suspect codes and to call 1-800-368-3749 if impacted.

A Reuters investigation has named a possible real identity for Banksy, prompting a tally of his 2008 New Orleans works — most are gone, a few survive inside museums and hotels.

A New Orleans judge has allowed prosecutors to use a pistol they say was tied by ballistics to the 2024 gas‑station shooting that killed stunt rider Seth Chedville.

An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with the November killing of a Carver High senior in Hollygrove.

The Texas horned lizard hasn't been reliably recorded in Louisiana for decades. State documents, historical records and Texas recovery work explain why.

Northshore High alum Madison Plummer, 23, is the first Black woman hired full-time to an NFL equipment staff after joining the Los Angeles Rams.

The governor has signed onto a federal foster initiative and a state budget would add money to raise daily board payments. Officials say higher pay is aimed at recruiting and keeping more licensed homes for kids in care.

NOPD warns of tow-away zones, rolling street closures and heavy enforcement across downtown and the French Quarter for St. Patrick's Day parades.

A Harvey man was arrested after a Marrero shooting left a 39‑year‑old hospitalized; deputies recovered a gun and booked Demond Poole on attempted‑murder and weapons counts.

A Vermilion Parish corrections deputy was fired after a grand jury indictment accused him of sexual misconduct with an inmate. Authorities say the complaint was forwarded to prosecutors and the deputy posted bond.

Officials identified Bobby Lavigne as the 23-year-old who died after a double shooting on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Average metro home prices rose to $372,748 in February even as closed sales fell 12.8%, driven by parish-level swings and pricier closings.