A Slidell woman's jury trial in the death of 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez was pushed this week while attorneys weigh next steps. The court set a new return date for later in the week.

An unidentified person was found Thursday near Chef Menteur and Read Boulevard in New Orleans East. Authorities say the cause of death is unconfirmed and detectives are investigating.

A new partnership with the Jefferson Community Foundation and parish council funds, matched by state dollars, aims to unlock more publicly funded early-learning seats. Leaders say outreach will prioritize bilingual and low-income families.

William Powell III was extradited from California and ordered held on $2 million bond after being accused in the 2022 Central City killing of Ciara Bullock. The move follows a multi‑state manhunt and a U.S. Marshals operation.

A 2-year-old was treated with naloxone after testing positive for fentanyl and cocaine. Jefferson Parish deputies arrested the child's caretakers on cruelty charges.

New Orleans firefighters fought a two‑alarm blaze on St. Claude Avenue Wednesday; NOLA.com published photos of the NOFD response. Officials had not released cause or injury details.

Clear start and highs near 84°F today; a cold front may bring light showers late Saturday night with cooler Sunday. Morning fog possible.

A precautionary boil water advisory covers Paris Road in Chalmette after emergency repairs; residents should boil water before drinking or cooking.

GNO Inc.'s latest jobs report sets Top Jobs at $24.60 an hour, highlights health care growth and points to energy and the Louisiana International Terminal as major wage drivers.

Textron Systems will invest $5.8M to expand Slidell and New Orleans shipyard operations, adding 133 direct jobs and LED FastStart workforce support.

Two months out from LIV Golf’s planned New Orleans debut, reports of an emergency executive meeting and conflicting on‑site signals have cast doubt on the league’s future. Local organizers say planning continues, but uncertainty is spreading fast.

Victoria Cox pleaded guilty to reduced Louisiana charges in the cross‑state abduction that left 4‑year‑old Erin Brunett dead. She faces decades behind bars with sentencing set for Monday.

The governor’s victims‑advocacy office handed families a final plan for a permanent Bourbon Street memorial to honor the 14 people killed in the Jan. 1, 2025 attack. The recommendation now moves toward the governor’s office and contracting steps.