After months of raw sewage in their yard, a Gentilly family watched SWBNO crews begin reconnecting a damaged sewer lateral this week. The family said the leak had been a hazard and racked up extra laundry costs.

New Orleans police named Mikia Veaux a person of interest in the Dec. 29 Chef Menteur Highway homicide and released tip lines as detectives seek leads.

Sunny and warm Friday with highs near 85°F. Scattered storms return Sunday, mainly west of I‑59.

The 1,622‑room Hilton Riverside is starting an $18M renovation phase as part of a $50M overhaul to update rooms, accessibility and guest tech.

Hospitals across southern Louisiana and Mississippi are using blood faster than donations arrive; The Blood Center is extending hours and adding drives to rebuild supplies.

NOCHI students Jeremiah Thomas and Riley Chavez lead Deux Fuegos, a Mexican‑Creole pop‑up running May 19–June 12 with limited lunch seatings and proceeds supporting scholarships.

ATF’s New Orleans division led a multi‑site sweep across Baton Rouge on Thursday, executing six warrants and arresting multiple people. Authorities say federal charges are likely as the probe continues.

Chance the Rapper will play the Fillmore New Orleans on Sept. 9 as part of his Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour. Artist presales begin May 19.

A Raceland HR official was arrested after an FDLE undercover chat operation and now faces multiple felony counts while awaiting extradition.

Hotel Hope and People’s Housing+ broke ground on a pilot of two duplexes next to the shelter, creating four Fortified, affordable units for families and seniors. The small-scale project uses the city’s SMFA zoning and aims to expand over five years.

The closure of the nearly‑100‑year‑old Chef Menteur Pass bridge has left Venetian Isles residents facing longer detours and strained emergency response. Volunteers and local fire districts are filling gaps while repairs continue.

Dan Fordice, a Vicksburg veteran and warbird pilot, died after his plane crashed near the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport; federal investigators are on scene.

Kern Studios has quietly turned its seasonal float business into a year‑round fabrication company, pulling in major theme‑park and corporate work while keeping local artists employed.