A large alligator was photographed cruising Faciane Canal near Carr Drive in Slidell; a coastal scientist estimated it at about 7–8 feet.

GNO Inc. said Michael Hecht will transition to a CEO emeritus role in 2027 while the board launches a search for a new president and CEO. The move comes as the group manages a heavy pipeline of regional projects.

Louisiana regulators approved Magnolia Water's rate-plan extension but attached a broad operational audit after residents reported steep bill hikes and poor service.

Police say a man was stabbed in the face Sunday in St. Roch. The victim suffered facial lacerations and detectives are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers.

SpaceX has agreed to provide Reflection AI with GB300-class compute at its Colossus campus near Memphis in a deal that could reach $6.3 billion.

City Greens is closing its Old Metairie restaurant on Friday after ten years, the company said; downtown and MSY locations will remain open.

Two members of a Kentwood pastor’s family were killed and three others injured when their pickup left the road and struck a tree on LA-9. The church and town have launched support efforts for survivors.

Bastion’s new Mirabeau wellness center has opened, expanding free therapy, rehab and community programs to veterans across New Orleans. The hub served hundreds in its first month.

Heat Advisory Monday in New Orleans — highs near 92°F and heat indices up to 109°F. Cooling centers and safety tips listed.

A driver was found shot after a Louisiana State Police chase ended in the 7th Ward. Troop NOLA says troopers did not fire and the state police investigation is active.

Jefferson Parish and LSED are pursuing a $28.5M renovation of the Shrine on Airline — officials say the overhaul could bring a pro soccer team to Metairie.

Photos show Slidell officers removing a juvenile alligator that wandered into a neighborhood on June 21, 2026.

A 70-year-old Port Barre man was arrested after allegedly threatening Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and driving to the St. Landry Public Safety Complex armed with two firearms.