Tulane sold its Canal Street tower at 1440 Canal and will remain the tenant, freeing nearly $180M to support downtown real‑estate plans.

A lockdown at Ochsner's West Bank campus in Gretna was lifted after responders investigated a suspicious powder; the emergency department has resumed operations.

Clear and muggy this morning; scattered storms are likely this afternoon with heavy downpours possible.

A 40‑year‑old Oklahoma man was arrested after allegedly exchanging explicit messages with an undercover Louisiana trooper posing as a 15‑year‑old. Extradition is pending.

Authorities removed dozens of dogs, horses and other animals from a St. Bernard property after veterinarians found many in dire health. A woman was booked on aggravated cruelty charges as the probe continues.

Baton Rouge is remaking the way Louisiana plugs orphan oil wells — hiring lead contractors and tapping federal IIJA money to tackle a backlog now counted in the thousands.

Two Kenner brothers were jailed after a girl under 16 disclosed abuse while being treated at a hospital; Kevin Brock faces multiple rape and battery counts.

Jefferson Parish credits its Drone First Responder program after deputies say a drone located a stolen car during a Terrytown chase, leading to an arrest.

A Congregation Coffee sign has been installed at 618 Conti in the French Quarter, with city permits and recent reporting pointing to a possible summer opening.

A House committee voted 10-2 to block HB261, which would have added rape and incest exceptions to Louisiana's abortion ban after emotional testimony at the Capitol.

A Louisiana appeals court affirmed New Orleans owns the Wisner Trust lands and revenues, clearing the way for millions in local funds. City leaders called it a win for residents.

A precautionary boil-water advisory was issued Tuesday for part of New Orleans East after a struck hydrant dropped pressure below safe levels. Crews are isolating the break while tests are prepared.

Drive‑thru chain 7 Brew purchased parcels in Covington and Harvey as it expands across the Gulf Coast; parish planning packets show a lot split and variance requests.