Lorenzo J. Oliver was sentenced to 40 years after a conviction for second‑degree rape; prosecutors say the attack began with an abduction in December 2021.

A 14-year-old led Kenner police on a mile-long chase from the levee near Grandlake Boulevard onto a golf course, then surrendered to officers.

Richard Nelson was arrested in St. Tammany after police say he traveled from New Orleans to meet a minor; he faces solicitation and juvenile‑sex charges.

A New Orleans nonprofit leader was wrongly tied to a criminal case on GiveNOLA Day, WWLTV reports.

St. John Parish Sheriff's Office warned LaPlace residents after a man fled a traffic stop near Cambridge and I-10 and removed clothing. Officials asked anyone who sees a person with little or no clothing to call 911.

Cloudy start with highs near 86°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Gusts up to 30 mph and repeated rain chances later in the week.

A defendant pleaded guilty this week in the Marrero killing that began as two competing robbery plans, court records say.

LDH will not adopt Milliman‑recommended HCBS rate increases now; the state plans provider cost reporting and a review in November 2026.

Habana Outpost will close its French Quarter outpost on May 6 after a contentious, years-long fight to open and two years in business, the owner said.

A valve malfunction at a Duson industrial site released a hazardous gas; hazmat crews contained the leak and ten people were treated. Authorities say there's no ongoing threat.

A Covington man admitted guilt in the 2022 killings of a priest and a longtime church worker; sentencing is scheduled for June 8, 2026. The plea removes the possibility of a death sentence.

Pho Parish opened in Chalmette with classic pho, a house "parish sauce" and BYOB-friendly dine-in seating. Chef Nhat Nguyen leans on old-school broth technique and local roots.

A KPEL debate in Lafayette put Julia Letlow and John Fleming on the same stage as they sparred over carbon capture, stock filings and Trump’s endorsement ahead of May 16.