A Marrero husband and his wife were arrested after a short West Bank drive-by spree grazed a man and struck homes in Marrero and Harvey.

Analysts say Louisianans need about $862,756 to retire comfortably, yet median savings are only about $50,000 and 52% of private‑sector workers lack employer plans.

The New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival returns April 9–13 with more than 40 shows, workshops and two neighborhood parades across the Bywater and Marigny.

A federal judge has ended a decade-long consent judgment supervising special education in New Orleans, saying state and district met the settlement's standards. Advocates say safeguards should remain.

The RTA has launched a public study and survey to rework routes and add hubs in New Orleans East, with federal funding and rider input shaping possible changes.

Jrue Holiday hit seven 3-pointers and Portland beat New Orleans 118-106 as new owners watched courtside.

A 14-year-old was shot after a pool party in Edgard; deputies arrested an 18‑year‑old who faces aggravated battery and armed robbery charges. The juvenile was treated and released from a children's hospital.

Warm and muggy Friday with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday into Sunday; boaters should watch for stronger winds.

Two people were shot Wednesday evening along U.S. 190 and in a nearby subdivision in Hammond; both were hospitalized and HPD says the investigation is active.

Zion Williamson said New Orleans is "home" but acknowledged he could be traded, adding fuel to offseason speculation as the Pelicans close the regular season.

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy Covington’s Globalstar for about $9 billion, a move that would accelerate its low‑Earth‑orbit plans and is complicated by Apple’s 20% stake.

A porch theft captured on camera led Kenner police to a Gretna home where stolen mail, IDs and credit cards were seized in a probe that could involve more than 50 victims.

A 56-year-old Abita Springs woman survived a more-than-hour attack by her roommate’s dog but lost an arm and faces a long recovery. Coworkers and neighbors have organized fundraisers.