A woman was struck and killed on the 4900 block of Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans' Desire area; police say the driver fled and investigators are seeking witnesses.

City planners dropped a promised review of Bourbon Street strip‑club rules after the City Council pulled the request. The reversal follows months of debate and protests by performers.

Three people were shot Wednesday night on Philip Street in Central City; victims were taken to a hospital and police are investigating.

Two New Orleans city lawyers resigned after a federal judge found nine AI‑generated, nonexistent citations in a court filing. The ruling led to fines and a new city AI policy.

State police and Ascension deputies held safety talks after an overturned dump truck closed LA 405; officials are installing warning signs and stepping up enforcement.

Red Oak Capital provided an $8.4M bridge loan to convert the former WeStay Suites at 140 Holiday Blvd into an 87‑unit apartment community in Covington.

A federal judge vacated a permit for the East Grand Lake project in the Atchafalaya Basin, pausing work while regulators redo the environmental review.

A Hammond man was arrested after a viral rap video referenced the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, prompting police seizure of devices and a ban from the event.

A new state bill would keep revenue‑sharing payouts to college athletes confidential as reporters sue LSU to force disclosure. The clash pits privacy claims against public‑funds transparency.

Warm and muggy this morning with scattered afternoon storms possible. A cold front late Saturday could bring heavier rain and gusty winds.

The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation says complaints to the city monitor hit 105 YTD, many tied to facial‑recognition or duplicate filings as the city moves to appoint a monitor.

St. Tammany Parish says a retired wastewater plant is now being billed as the world’s largest crawfish boiler; officials say a deep clean and permits will come first.

Covington's Nacho Kat is opening its first New Orleans outpost on Calhoun Street with signature nacho platters and tacos. The Uptown site is listed as "coming soon."