Lawmakers approved HB953 to shift plumbing licensure to the contractors board and to shorten experience requirements, drawing support from builders and pushback from plumbers.

The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a law consolidating Orleans’ clerk offices, wiping out the criminal‑clerk seat Calvin Duncan won and leaving Chelsey Richard Napoleon in charge.

Hurricane season begins June 1. St. Charles Parish warns of possible extended outages and urges residents to stock at least a 72‑hour kit and sign up for SCP Alerts.

Gordon Plaza residents filed a federal lawsuit seeking enforcement of a $75.3M state judgment tied to homes built atop the Agriculture Street Landfill. Lawyers say the move aims to force payments and speed relocation as demolitions and a solar project proceed.

A flash flood warning covered parts of Jefferson and St. Charles parishes Sunday evening as heavy storms moved through, with the NWS and local outlets alerting river towns including Luling, Destrehan and St. Rose. Expect ponding and flooded streets in low-lying areas.

Keith Thomas narrowly defeated Cedric Richmond to be named King Zulu for Mardi Gras 2027. The John F. Kennedy band director will lead the Zulu parade on Feb. 9.

Muggy morning gives way to scattered storms this afternoon; highs near 89°F and possible gusty storms.

Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, a longtime patron whose endowments helped steady New Orleans’ orchestra, died May 30 at 93. Her name now names the LPO’s music-director post.

A man was shot during an early-morning fight in Broadmoor and later died at a hospital, police say. Detectives are investigating.

WhiteWater will build a 65‑mile, 42‑inch Pelican Thrasher Lateral to move up to 2.5 Bcf/d of gas to Commonwealth LNG, adding a direct feed to the Cameron Parish export terminal.

Hot and humid through Tuesday with heat index near 100–105°F. Spotty afternoon storms return later in the week.

Act 196 outlaws intentional outdoor balloon releases in Louisiana starting Aug. 1, 2026, pitting environmental groups against those who say the tradition matters. The law targets planned releases of a dozen or more balloons and includes narrow exemptions.

A Crowley man was arrested and charged after shots were fired into a vehicle downtown, leaving the driver with minor injuries. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody in New Orleans.