A viral clip that appears to show Nazi-style salutes at the Metairie St. Patrick’s parade led to threats against the woman who posted it; riders were banned and officials fined the parade group.

WalletHub's 2026 ranking puts Louisiana among the top states for doctors, citing high specialty pay, physician density and hospital access.

State officials awarded the East Delacroix marsh contract to a Hammond dredging firm to build roughly 400 acres of marsh and protective terraces east of Delacroix.

A 1,500-acre Winn Parish wildfire was contained Thursday, but officials warn dry, windy conditions have left Louisiana vulnerable to more fires.

Lawmakers and LED are rushing to expand instructor capacity, scholarships and local training hubs so Hyundai’s steel project and a Ruston microchip plant can be staffed by Louisiana workers.

Federal prosecutors say a New Orleans man called "Fire" sold about 56 grams of fentanyl and was arrested March 5; he now faces federal drug and firearms charges.

The Jefferson Parish inspector general says leaders resisted reforms and flagged roughly $87 million in questioned or at-risk funds.

Clear, dry days ahead — highs into the low 80s by the weekend.

A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Discount Depot in Marrero remains unclaimed and is listed by the Louisiana Lottery with an Aug. 10, 2026 deadline.

A Ponchatoula resident died after a head‑on collision on LA Highway 1085; the other driver was arrested and troopers collected toxicology samples.

Bruno's Tavern — an Uptown New Orleans college bar with roots in 1934 — is listed for $2.4 million. Brokers are marketing the corner property as a turn‑key restaurant and bar.

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking to reallocate $6.5M to launch a 24/7 crisis hub tied to 988, aiming to expand mobile response and cut ER visits.

A two-alarm blaze at 4525 Charlene Dr. in New Orleans East displaced four people; two adults escaped and the Red Cross is assisting. Cause is under investigation.