At a UNO-hosted Covington summit, Northshore leaders praised incoming investment but demanded a coordinated action plan for housing, zoning and infrastructure.

St. Bernard opened a 20,000‑sq‑ft, hurricane‑hardened Special Operations facility on Paris Road that centralizes SWAT, marine units, backup 9‑1‑1 and training under one roof.

Troop F's JET Taskforce made 26 arrests across East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes, seizing drugs, a firearm and a vehicle.

A Harahan man is being held on $3M bail after a teenager told investigators the abuse began at age 6, authorities say. He faces multiple counts including first‑degree rape.

St. John the Baptist Parish set its Spring Election for May 16; early voting runs May 2–9 and online registration closes April 25.

City Council moves to wrest final approval of long‑term tax breaks from the Industrial Development Board as watchdogs and lawsuits spotlight costly PILOT deals.

A Michoud‑built section of NASA’s SLS rolled out Monday in New Orleans and will head by barge to Kennedy Space Center as crews prep final assembly for Artemis III.

Clear morning with highs near 80°F Tuesday; warming into mid‑80s by weekend with rising storm chances.

A New Orleans man was arrested after allegedly offering money to a 14‑year‑old for explicit images; investigators say a cybertip and a new ICAC task force led to the probe.

Police released a photo and vehicle details as they ask for help identifying Donovan DeMazeliere in a Feb. 4 North Miro homicide.

Matthew Bounds is opening Neighbors Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport this May, promising viral recipes, small plates and a Sunday Social series.

A 13‑year‑old is in custody after police say he shot his father during morning drop‑off at a Hammond alternative school. Officials say a school resource officer disarmed the teen and the father later died.

Clear, breezy skies with highs near 75°F. Small Craft Advisories make lakes choppy into the evening.