Daniel McKearan’s Ducky Recovery signed a long-term lease for the 2.25‑acre Sacred Heart campus on Canal Street. Unity will remain under its lease through 2052.

A joint St. Charles–Jefferson Parish probe led to the arrest of a 69‑year‑old New Orleans man and seizures of cocaine, crack, fentanyl, firearms and nearly $60K.

St. Tammany Fire District warned residents to treat backyard fireworks carefully and soak spent devices before disposal.

New Orleans’ Mortuary is opening a second attraction on the Northshore this Halloween: the Saw Mill will debut at Coquille Park in Covington on Oct. 2, 2026. Tickets include general, VIP and a $150 season pass.

GalaxyCon returns to New Orleans next weekend with William Shatner, Kevin Smith and a packed roster of panels, cosplay and late‑night After Dark events.

Former Saints linebacker and Texas A&M All‑American Keith Mitchell has died at 51; Texas A&M and TMZ confirmed his passing. No cause has been released.

Imposters posing as agents on Zillow and other sites altered listings and collected deposits from renters in Jefferson Parish and New Orleans; police are investigating.

NOPD released surveillance images and a warrant after a June 9 break‑in on the 4400 block of Gawain Drive. Detectives ask anyone with information to call the Seventh District tip line.

Clear, muggy morning with highs near 92°F; a slight chance of afternoon storms could nudge July 4 plans. Be ready for short delays and bring water.

City Park's free Happy 3rd celebration brings live local music, food vendors and a fireworks show over the Peristyle this Friday evening. Expect crowds and arrive early.

Parish rules on consumer fireworks differ across southeast Louisiana — some ban them inside city limits, others allow limited use. Here’s a quick guide to the rules and public shows.

Four juveniles were taken into custody after a Hammond home invasion that left residents held at gunpoint; one adult suspect remains wanted by authorities.

A Fourth Circuit panel revived 98 video voyeurism counts against a New Orleans man, returning a years‑long case to criminal court after cloud files surfaced in 2022.