Copper thieves stripped wiring and stole thousands of gallons of diesel from Jefferson Parish pump stations, briefly crippling West Bank drainage pumps. Arrests have followed.

A new private karaoke spot in the Lower Garden District offers three BYOB rooms and premium sound for small groups and celebrations. Bookings are already filling up on weekends.

Dense fog will complicate the Monday morning commute in parts of southeast Louisiana; skies should clear by late morning for sunny afternoons and highs around 73°F.

New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Health host harm reduction pop-ups at Gallier Hall for nightlife workers, providing tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips.

Jefferson Parish Transit announces service adjustments for the 2026 Carnival Season from February 6-17 to accommodate parade routes and ensure safety.

Kenner's growth is bolstered by the arrival of the New Orleans Pelicans' G League team, with officials like Mayor Glaser optimistic about economic and cultural benefits.

Clear skies this morning and highs near 71°F today. Morning fog is likely Monday–Tuesday, with a warm stretch into the mid-70s next week.

Lucien Bazley, 50, was sentenced to 60 years as a habitual offender for manslaughter in Jefferson Parish, having fatally shot Wayne Martin. This follows a history of felony convictions.

CBP officers at the Juarez‑Lincoln Bridge took Francisco Servin, 60, into custody on Jan. 9 after matching him to a St. Tammany Parish warrant for an alleged 2021 incest charge.

Chicken Salad Chick confirmed plans for a Lakeside Mall location in Metairie, which would become the chain’s second New Orleans‑area store. Franchise partners behind the first Metairie site are involved locally.

An adult woman was shot early Saturday near Wales and Mullet streets in Seabrook; NOPD says detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to call.

Clear, sunny Saturday with highs near 63°F and a mild week ahead. Small‑craft caution for the Gulf this morning.

A 15-year-old was taken into custody after gunfire on Southdown Road in LaPlace damaged five vehicles and a home. Authorities recovered multiple guns and say two suspects remain at large.