A Montz man was arrested after security photos allegedly showed him placing a phone under a store employee’s dress at Lakeside Shopping Center. He’s jailed in Gretna pending court action.

A New Orleans piano teacher has been jailed without bond after being arrested on first‑degree rape and related child‑sex charges, according to reporting. Allegations date to 2017–2020.

Teachers across Jefferson Parish say rising student misbehavior has led to injuries and renewed debate over discipline and supports.

UMC nurses have scheduled a five-day picket starting Friday, May 1, accusing hospital leaders of bargaining in bad faith while contract talks stall. The walkout marks another escalation in a long-running dispute.

Clear and mild this morning; highs near 81°F with a slight chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Weekend will warm into the 80s with higher storm chances.

A Caddo Parish judge upheld a special‑use permit for Amazon’s Resilient Technology Park site in west Shreveport, but opponents say an appeal is possible.

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s hearings with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. exposed a clash between scientific oversight and party loyalty as Cassidy heads into a Trump‑tinged primary.

NORA has conditionally awarded HRI Communities to develop HOME‑ARP‑funded non‑congregate housing on the 2900 block of Tulane Avenue; public meetings and HUD review are next.

At a UNO-hosted Covington summit, Northshore leaders praised incoming investment but demanded a coordinated action plan for housing, zoning and infrastructure.

St. Bernard opened a 20,000‑sq‑ft, hurricane‑hardened Special Operations facility on Paris Road that centralizes SWAT, marine units, backup 9‑1‑1 and training under one roof.

Troop F's JET Taskforce made 26 arrests across East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes, seizing drugs, a firearm and a vehicle.

A Harahan man is being held on $3M bail after a teenager told investigators the abuse began at age 6, authorities say. He faces multiple counts including first‑degree rape.

St. John the Baptist Parish set its Spring Election for May 16; early voting runs May 2–9 and online registration closes April 25.