Two late‑night Tangipahoa crashes killed a 6‑month‑old and a 22‑year‑old; troopers say unrestrained occupants and suspected impairment played roles.

Two early-morning shootings injured two men in St. Roch and the Lower Ninth Ward; police say detectives are investigating both scenes.

Jefferson Parish Fire Department Captain Dennis Casey Jr., 45, died Saturday in a boating accident near Chef Menteur Pass. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

Slidell Police say Operation Clear Horizon resulted in 12 arrests and seizures of meth, fentanyl, psychedelics, MDMA, firearms and packaging materials.

Officials warn swimmers after tests found elevated intestinal bacteria in parts of Lake Pontchartrain and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Check advisories before entering the water.

The St. Bernard sheriff's office warned Friday that juveniles using Orbeez‑style gel guns and door‑kicking pranks have prompted multiple calls and could escalate into danger.

Willie Puckett Jr., a key figure in New Orleans bounce, died May 3 at 50. He helped popularize the "Doggie Hopp" and "trip out" dances that shaped local club culture.

Muggy morning gives way to likely storms; heavy downpours could produce street flooding through Memorial Day.

LDH will block SNAP EBT purchases outside Louisiana and approved border ZIPs starting May 26. Short‑term exemptions are available online or by phone.

Two Jefferson Parish men were convicted by juries in separate child sexual‑abuse cases; both await sentencing in the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna.

A 65‑year‑old Slidell woman, Carolyn J. Hunt‑Loga, died after her car was struck on the I‑10 Bayway; two people were airlifted. Troopers are investigating.

The National WWII Museum hosted a sold-out early screening of Tom Hanks’ 20-part WWII series ahead of its Memorial Day premiere.

A Boutte traffic stop led deputies to seize about 770 THC vape cartridges, tapentadol pills and $5,583; three people were arrested and face drug charges.