St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office expands its inmate education program with Nunez Community College to reduce recidivism by offering vocational training and GED courses.

A second suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting in Violet, with three more sought. The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office urges witnesses to share information.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office celebrated School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, recognizing the impact and dedication of SROs in schools through a Facebook post filled with images and positive anecdotes.

Tet Fest returns next weekend to Mary Queen of Vietnam Church with festival-only Vietnamese dishes, nightly lion and dragon dances and free admission.

The Krewe of Prophets of Persia marked 100 years with a private centennial ball at the Orpheum, spotlighting museum‑level costumes, closed courts and long family ties.

Mayor Helena Moreno condemned an inappropriate float at Mardi Gras and emphasized respect and inclusion, vowing to hold those responsible accountable.

A man was found shot and killed early Sunday at Jackson Avenue and South Derbigny in the Hoffman Triangle; police say no arrests have been made.

A 20‑year‑old was arrested after his car ended up inside a Slidell bedroom where a 13‑year‑old slept; police say the teen suffered only minor injuries.

Warm, breezy afternoon with gusts near 30 mph. The NWS warns severe storms tonight — secure outdoor items and have a shelter plan.

Early Sunday storms left thousands without power across southeast Louisiana parishes, with outages reported in St. James, Lafourche and Washington.

The right lane of northbound Destrehan Avenue at Eastview Drive will be closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Wednesday next week through May 30 for a sewer lift station rehabilitation project. Motorists should follow detours and contact Sid Trouard at (504) 736-6386 for details.

Jefferson Parish rezoned a West Bank lot to allow a mobile concrete‑crushing operation, overruling planners and sparking neighbor worry about dust and noise.

A Honduran man was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal in the Eastern District of Louisiana, with time served and one year supervised release.