Sail 250 and Memorial Day crowds pushed New Orleans to a weekly hotel occupancy jump, with rooms up 10.9% to 56.1%.

Police are investigating after a woman was shot near Iberville and Royal in the French Quarter; EMS took her to a hospital and details remain limited.

A new ALICE update finds 49% of southeast Louisiana households fell below the cost‑of‑basics threshold in 2024, leaving many one emergency away from crisis as hurricane season opens.

A Tulane Newcomb Institute report says investing in maternal, rural and safety‑net health services could slow Louisiana's outmigration and strengthen the economy.

Hot and muggy today in New Orleans — highs near 93 and feels like 105. Rain and a slight flash‑flood risk arrive Monday–Tuesday.

Fête Brewing, founded by David LaFranca, is opening a Colorado‑inspired taproom at 1001 Savoy Rd in Youngsville with a seven‑barrel system and house beers served on‑site.

A 22-year-old Las Vegas man was flown to Lafayette Parish on June 11 to face multiple child‑exploitation counts, authorities say. The investigation remains active.

Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro has been awarded Thai Select 1‑Star status, a selective international recognition for authentic Thai cuisine. The award highlights Chef Aom’s work bringing traditional flavors to New Orleans.

Louisiana State Police says Troop NOLA troopers have been cross‑deputized as FBI task force officers to deepen federal‑state collaboration on violent‑crime probes.

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in the French Quarter's 400 block of Burgundy Street. The victim was taken to a hospital and the suspect remains unidentified.

Scaffolding and traffic changes remain at Lafayette and O'Keefe as crews continue stabilizing Turners' Hall more than a year after a partial collapse. Nearby businesses say recovery is slow.

A new law will fold Jean Lafitte’s independent levee board into the West Bank flood authority, shifting project control, appointments and liability ahead of an Aug. 1 takeover.

A Washington Parish lieutenant was fired after he was tied to a shots-fired incident on Bud Slocum Road in Franklinton; state police will investigate.