Detectives released surveillance stills after shots were fired on Feb. 12 in Reserve and asked the public to identify the pictured person.

At GNO Inc.'s annual luncheon, leaders touted nearly $20 billion in planned investment while Mayor Moreno pushed repairs and regional cooperation.

A Jefferson Parish judge found Brandon Jacobs not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2022 killing of Uber driver Yolanda Dillion. The court has scheduled a March 18 hearing to weigh commitment and treatment.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Payne will lead the federal prosecution in the sprawling New Orleans staged‑wrecks case that names local lawyers and dozens of admitted participants.

A 17‑year‑old Dulac resident faces 601 counts after a CyberTip linked him to more than 600 images and videos of minors. He remains jailed on a $50,000 bond as detectives continue the probe.

Truce and Chaos will take over Uncle Earl’s Perkins Road spot; permit filings name Olive or Twist co‑owner Joshua Duke as the applicant. The new bar promises quiet cocktails and late‑night chaos.

Dense fog reduced visibility across New Orleans Saturday morning; skies clear to mostly sunny with highs near 75F.

Ruthie's Frozen Custard is headed to Freret at 2506 Jena Street, promising daily-made custard, classic and vegan flavors, and a spring/summer soft opening. Details and permits point to a small walk-up shop with limited seating.

A 13-week-old brindle pit bull mix was taken in an armed robbery in New Orleans East; detectives and Crime Stoppers are asking for tips.

Husband-and-wife owners Keiyanah and Matthew Ratleff opened Cinnaholic on Freret Street, bringing made-to-order, 100% vegan cinnamon rolls to Uptown New Orleans.

SmartAsset's analysis puts Louisiana's middle‑class ceiling near $116K and New Orleans' ceiling near $111K, highlighting how local medians and housing costs reshape who counts as middle class.

New Orleans-based JECohen topped $100M in assets under management on Jan. 31, 2026 as the firm prepares a Cotton Exchange headquarters renovation and street-level restaurant. The milestone follows a 2025 merger and strong 2025 investment returns.

The historic Gem Theatre in Broadmoor is being repurposed into 'Swing Hub,' a batting-cage and training venue after the city council approved a zoning exception. The plan pairs indoor cages and VR rooms with a netted outdoor diamond.