Tulane is mourning incoming lineman Deontavis Cooper, 17, who was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Tallahassee; two other occupants were critically injured. The university called him a valued member of the Green Wave community.

At St. Jerome in Kenner, Father Luis Duarte is trying to steady a largely Hispanic parish after immigration sweeps thinned pews and pushed worship online.

Gov. Jeff Landry approved industrial tax exemptions for Folgers’ New Orleans plants that city officials had rejected, restoring breaks tied to major equipment investments. The decision revives a fight over lost local revenue and legal fallout.

A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday, May 25, 2026 for southeast Louisiana. Expect repeated heavy showers and brief urban flooding.

Two late‑night Tangipahoa crashes killed a 6‑month‑old and a 22‑year‑old; troopers say unrestrained occupants and suspected impairment played roles.

Two early-morning shootings injured two men in St. Roch and the Lower Ninth Ward; police say detectives are investigating both scenes.

Jefferson Parish Fire Department Captain Dennis Casey Jr., 45, died Saturday in a boating accident near Chef Menteur Pass. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Slidell Police say Operation Clear Horizon resulted in 12 arrests and seizures of meth, fentanyl, psychedelics, MDMA, firearms and packaging materials.

Officials warn swimmers after tests found elevated intestinal bacteria in parts of Lake Pontchartrain and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Check advisories before entering the water.

The St. Bernard sheriff's office warned Friday that juveniles using Orbeez‑style gel guns and door‑kicking pranks have prompted multiple calls and could escalate into danger.

Willie Puckett Jr., a key figure in New Orleans bounce, died May 3 at 50. He helped popularize the "Doggie Hopp" and "trip out" dances that shaped local club culture.

Muggy morning gives way to likely storms; heavy downpours could produce street flooding through Memorial Day.

LDH will block SNAP EBT purchases outside Louisiana and approved border ZIPs starting May 26. Short‑term exemptions are available online or by phone.