Federal prosecutors say a New Orleans defense lawyer took about $250,000 from a client’s family; local filings, a repayment and an FBI inquiry preceded a federal indictment.

Teams from Louisiana, the U.S. and Finland hit Coquille and Hannan gyms as a five-day Biddy Boys World Tournament brings thousands to the Northshore.

Alex and Miles Pincus are converting a French Quarter building at 622 Conti St. into Holywater, an oyster bar and lounge slated to open late this spring.

The 13th UNCF New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball raised more than $1M for scholarships, with Entergy matching the raise‑the‑paddle auction to boost student aid.

NOPD handed out medals and unit citations this week, honoring officers and civilian staff for lifesaving and brave acts.

A Senate committee advanced a bill to create a limited recreational alligator season with 10,000 lottery tags after LDWF says the statewide population topped 3 million. The measure now heads to the full Senate.

A March 12 OIG audit says the New Orleans Aviation Board failed to consistently follow contract policies at Louis Armstrong Airport. The report renews questions about procurement and oversight at MSY.

Sunny today and a warm weekend, but a strong cold front Sunday night could bring severe storms and gale-force winds.

A hunter-harvested deer in Ouachita Parish tested positive for chronic wasting disease; LDWF expanded a control zone and tightened baiting and carcass rules in northern Louisiana.

A California family hired a private investigator after an accounting executive was found dead in New Orleans' French Quarter, saying they want answers beyond official accounts.

Janette Ramirez was sentenced to 42 months for transmitting a ransom demand after a New Orleans kidnapping; prosecutors say she used CashApp to collect payments.

After years of construction and permitting delays, Lilly’s Café has cleared approvals to open a second Magazine Street location, expanding the Vietnamese spot’s footprint and menu.

Madisonville residents say manganese has left taps brown and stained, sparking health worries. City leaders are weighing a $9M well and have paused bids until April.