Element 25 is reviewing its DOE‑backed Louisiana manganese refinery and has reopened talks with GM and Stellantis, putting timelines and job estimates in question.

A state bill that would let big users build private power grids and sell excess electricity has stalled as utilities, regulators and lawmakers spar over amendments. The clock is ticking on the legislative session.

Wow Turkey has opened at 401 Andrew Higgins, centering its menu on 24‑ounce smoked turkey legs stuffed with crawfish, jambalaya and mac and cheese. The new spot lists reservations and a full online menu.

Officers took custody of a piglet abandoned at a local hotel after it hid beneath a patrol car. The tiny animal is now in shelter care and will get a vet check.

Flood Watch through 7 p.m. Tuesday as storms bring heavy downpours and localized street flooding.

A jury conviction and a dramatic crash capped a multi‑year armed spree, and a New Orleans man was handed 350 months in federal prison.

Court records show former City Council member Jared Brossett was booked May 24 on an allegation of DWI. The arrest is the third alcohol‑related incident tied to the former councilman.

Seven people were wounded in a Sunday-night shooting outside a Thibodaux nightclub; police say injuries are non-life-threatening and the case remains under active investigation.

Courtney Hodge, 19, died after her Kia rear-ended a commercial truck on LA-190 near Jennings Road. Her Red Oak cheer family has shared condolences as troopers investigate.

A Flood Watch is in effect through 7 p.m. Monday, May 25 for New Orleans as heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause street flooding and travel delays.

A Flock camera alert led Kenner officers to stop a car on Williams Boulevard on May 16. Officers arrested Anthony Tabora‑Casco after finding the driver lacked a valid license and a BB‑style gun was recovered.

An adult woman was found shot and died Sunday in Hollygrove; New Orleans police are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact NOPD or Crimestoppers.

A Jefferson Parish justice of the peace acknowledged using his judicial title on Instagram and faced the Judiciary Commission as officials weigh possible discipline. Commissioners discussed options from caution to recommending suspension to the Louisiana Supreme Court.