A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after a Wednesday night shooting in Metairie; a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged, authorities say.

Regulators unveiled a plan to rebuild Kenner’s Driftwood electrical system — new junction boxes and a full underground replacement — after repeated daytime outages.

Common House New Orleans is changing hands and will relaunch as 420 Julia, with Schulte Hospitality assuming operations and memberships transferring to the new club.

Expect low-90s highs Friday and feels-like temps in the 100s. Heat advisories look increasingly likely starting Sunday; check cooling centers if you lack A/C.

Four Navy commands signed an agreement in New Orleans to form the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst, pairing naval labs with industry and UNO to speed defense tech and local jobs.

Police released surveillance images after a June 19 armed robbery near Dufossat Street and are asking the public for tips.

A LaPlace man was arrested after deputies say he fired from an apartment balcony early Tuesday, missing his wife and damaging a neighboring unit. Multiple felony charges were filed.

Three people were wounded in a shooting on the 3400 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly Terrace; police say one was taken by EMS and others arrived by private car. Detectives are investigating.

A volunteer CoCoRaHS gauge near Cottonport recorded 29.06 inches in 24 hours — a new Louisiana record — as Arthur’s remnants drenched central Louisiana.

After five years on Oak Street, 14 Parishes closed its Uptown restaurant on June 21 and says it will keep feeding the city via its Likkle 14 food truck while owners plot a new venture.

City Council moved Housing Trust Fund money to top up the state’s $10,000 Fortify Homes grant, targeting low- and median-income homeowners who need extra funds to finish FORTIFIED roof upgrades.

A man was shot near a Marrero restaurant at Barataria Boulevard and Patriot Street and was taken to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries; deputies remained on scene as investigators probed the incident.

St. Augustine High alum Jaron Pierre Jr. was taken No. 58 by the Pelicans, returning home after a breakout season at SMU.