Heavy storms and river rises put the North Shore and Baton Rouge at renewed risk for localized flash flooding tonight.

A legacy flagship and a West Bank newcomer both earned spots on The New York Times’ roundup of the city’s best restaurants, underscoring New Orleans’ culinary range.

A jury found Zul‑Qarnain Kwame Nantambu guilty of resisting an officer after he ran onto the Super Bowl LIX halftime field; sentencing is set for June 1.

Louisiana State Police say 26-year-old Brea Paul was killed early Monday on LA-182 near Field Road; troopers are asking the public for tips and video.

Two teenagers were killed when an SUV overturned on Minorca Road; the driver has been arrested and impairment is suspected.

An Uptown hospital security guard was stabbed after trying to escort a discharged patient; the suspect was arrested and booked on attempted second-degree murder.

Neutral-ground parking is allowed through 9 a.m. Tuesday as heavy rain and storms threaten street flooding. Officials warn drivers not to block streetcar tracks, intersections or sidewalks.

Trailer‑born Rougabrew is opening a permanent Metairie shop at 1645 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, turning sold‑out pop‑ups into a daily storefront.

St. Charles deputies named Hugo Lopez‑Martinez, 41, of Metairie as a suspect in a Paradis sexual assault; he was last seen in Slidell after fleeing officers. Tips: 985‑783‑1135.

A sudden Entergy outage left more than 9,000 customers in Kenner without power Sunday evening; Entergy estimated most service would be restored by 8 p.m. while crews investigated.

Dense fog lingers through 9 AM, then showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon. Expect brief heavy rain and gusty winds during the commute.

Two Republican judges from the Northshore are locked in a bruising, high‑dollar fight for an open Louisiana Supreme Court seat as outside PACs flood the final days before May 16. The race is being shaped by heavy TV spending, a watchdog ruling and a temporary restraining order over attack ads.

New Orleans police say a man threatened to blow up a Canal Street bank, took cash and fled; investigators are asking the public to call with tips.