Hospitals across southern Louisiana and Mississippi are using blood faster than donations arrive; The Blood Center is extending hours and adding drives to rebuild supplies.

NOCHI students Jeremiah Thomas and Riley Chavez lead Deux Fuegos, a Mexican‑Creole pop‑up running May 19–June 12 with limited lunch seatings and proceeds supporting scholarships.

ATF’s New Orleans division led a multi‑site sweep across Baton Rouge on Thursday, executing six warrants and arresting multiple people. Authorities say federal charges are likely as the probe continues.

Chance the Rapper will play the Fillmore New Orleans on Sept. 9 as part of his Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Artist presales begin May 19.

A Raceland HR official was arrested after an FDLE undercover chat operation and now faces multiple felony counts while awaiting extradition.

Hotel Hope and People’s Housing+ broke ground on a pilot of two duplexes next to the shelter, creating four Fortified, affordable units for families and seniors. The small-scale project uses the city’s SMFA zoning and aims to expand over five years.

The closure of the nearly‑100‑year‑old Chef Menteur Pass bridge has left Venetian Isles residents facing longer detours and strained emergency response. Volunteers and local fire districts are filling gaps while repairs continue.

Dan Fordice, a Vicksburg veteran and warbird pilot, died after his plane crashed near the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport; federal investigators are on scene.

Kern Studios has quietly turned its seasonal float business into a year‑round fabrication company, pulling in major theme‑park and corporate work while keeping local artists employed.

Clear skies and a high near 85 today in New Orleans. Mostly dry through the weekend with isolated showers returning Sunday.

Deputies arrested Joseph Smith after an employee found an open window and police say a loaded handgun matching a stolen office weapon was recovered. Bond is set at $85,000.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to strip Father Anthony Odiong's name from a Luling chapel as he faces felony sexual-assault and child-pornography charges in Texas.

Four people were arrested and three more are wanted after an April shooting at Tasker Park that wounded two during the Strawberry Festival weekend. Police are asking for tips and video.