Hot and muggy Tuesday with highs near 86°F and heat-index values in the mid-90s. Storm chances increase Wednesday night into the weekend.

A Louisiana bill would use a slice of severance‑tax revenue to buy out the Belle Chasse Bridge and halt the tolls that produced surprise bills for Plaquemines drivers.

A 20-year-old Terrytown man was booked on 28 counts after investigators say he used Roblox and TikTok to target children and officers found CSAM on his devices.

A 27,000‑square‑foot Nordstrom Rack opens at Elmwood Center this Thursday with preview events and grand‑opening giveaways.

NOPD says a man was shot during an armed robbery early Monday in the 2200 block of Gravier Street; detectives are asking for tips and video.

A Metairie native received an FDA‑approved gene therapy at Manning Family Children’s, becoming the first patient in Louisiana to undergo the treatment.

A Marrero man was arrested after human remains were found behind a vacant home on Gaudet Drive. Neighbors say the property had long been a problem.

An Amtrak Mardi Gras Service train struck a semi-truck south of Mobile on Apr. 26; 48 passengers were unharmed, several crew were treated and ALEA is investigating.

Rajon Rondo has surfaced as a candidate in the Pelicans’ head‑coach search as New Orleans opens a formal review under Joe Dumars. The move mixes pedigree with questions about coaching experience.

A 17-year-old was shot Saturday on Gibbs Road in the Ashton area; deputies are searching for a dark-colored SUV and asking neighbors to check camera footage.

David Byrne’s Gentilly set mixed Talking Heads classics, a St. Vincent cameo and theatrical brass, a reminder of Jazz Fest’s mix of spectacle and local tradition.

A man was found shot and later pronounced dead on the 3200 block of Oliver White Avenue in the Desire neighborhood, police said. Investigators have released few details.

Sunny and muggy with highs near 87°F today. Heat index may reach the upper 90s midweek; storms return late week. Check cooling centers if you need relief.