A Gonzales official surrendered after a man was shot on Perry Lane in Hammond; police say a struggle over a firearm left the victim in stable but critical condition.

An 11-year-old from Pioneer died after a head-on crash on Louisiana Highway 17; state police say the child was unrestrained and the investigation is ongoing.

A Franklinton man died Thursday in a two-vehicle crash on La. 1057 near Milburn Grace Road in Kentwood. State police say the driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the crash is under investigation.

TJ Maxx opened a new LaPlace store at 1428 W. Airline Hwy on Thursday, marked by a parish ribbon‑cutting and promises of new local retail jobs.

Kenner police say a regional ICAC lab operation produced 12 arrests and 35 charges against suspected online predators. The sweep involved multiple parish and state partners.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty after an I-10 traffic stop near Beaumont turned up kilograms of meth and nearly 500 grams of fentanyl.

A 70-year-old Meraux resident, Viola Sino, was struck and killed on LA Highway 46; troopers say the driver was uninjured and the crash remains under investigation.

Parish leaders say 'below‑average' doesn't mean safe as Jefferson Parish outlines pump repairs, shelters and alert sign‑ups ahead of the June 1 season.

NOPD’s White Collar unit posted images of Mia Robinson and Narvin Lassai, saying they’re wanted in a fraud probe tied to more than $58,000 in cryptocurrency.

LaDOTD and state police have pre-staged crews, cones and signs across interstates ahead of hurricane season; contraflow needs long lead time and expensive upgrades.

Muggy Friday with highs near 86°F and an afternoon chance of storms. River levels remain elevated in some outlying areas.

Lawmakers passed SB 319, which would raise documentary standards for voters without photo ID. It requires extra paperwork or a quick registrar visit to cure a conditional ballot.

A woman was found shot inside an Elmwood apartment and a man was later found critically wounded in a nearby parking lot; deputies are investigating.