Heat Advisory Monday in New Orleans — highs near 92°F and heat indices up to 109°F. Cooling centers and safety tips listed.

A driver was found shot after a Louisiana State Police chase ended in the 7th Ward. Troop NOLA says troopers did not fire and the state police investigation is active.

Jefferson Parish and LSED are pursuing a $28.5M renovation of the Shrine on Airline — officials say the overhaul could bring a pro soccer team to Metairie.

Photos show Slidell officers removing a juvenile alligator that wandered into a neighborhood on June 21, 2026.

A 70-year-old Port Barre man was arrested after allegedly threatening Sheriff Bobby Guidroz and driving to the St. Landry Public Safety Complex armed with two firearms.

Col. Robert Hodges will retire this fall and Gov. Jeff Landry has tapped Lt. Col. Frank Besson as his successor.

Heat index near triple digits Monday–Tuesday. Scattered, gusty storms may return midweek.

A private construction listing names ICE and DHS as owners of a $400M Hammond project with a Sept. 1, 2026 start date; local officials say they weren’t contacted.

A fire at Legacy Nursing in Winnsboro was contained to one room Friday; one resident was hospitalized and all evacuated residents were accounted for. Officials praised a multi‑agency response.

A 59-year-old man from Rayne died after his pickup left LA 13 north of Kaplan and struck a culvert. Troopers say he was unrestrained and ejected; the crash remains under investigation.

Opelousas police arrested Christian Baez in a multi‑agency probe tied to a domestic incident and an Iberia Parish shooting. Officials say firearms and illegal drugs were seized.

Kaitlin Tymrak becomes the first woman to run S&WB operations in New Orleans as the utility confronts water‑main breaks and pump challenges. She moves up from deputy to lead operations.

A new Bywater counter is serving Japanese-inspired sandos on house milk bread and crunchy sides from a compact St. Claude storefront. The concept grew from pop-ups into a permanent spot this spring.