A Chalmette gastroenterologist has an arrest warrant after patients reported inappropriate touching during procedures earlier this month.

New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in the Seventh Ward near A.P. Tureaud and North Tonti; one man arrived at a hospital by private conveyance and detectives are asking for tips.

Louisiana health officials say 11 people fell ill after drinking unpasteurized raw milk; two were hospitalized and investigators traced cases to three milking operations.

Troopers say a high‑speed I‑10 chase ended June 22 when a stolen Ram TRX became disabled on LA 383 and a wanted fugitive was arrested. No injuries were reported.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains will open a New Orleans health center this fall offering contraception, STI testing, gender-affirming care — but not abortion services.

Two Sisters has reopened on Basin Street in Tremé, serving old-school smothered turkey wings, oxtails and a shrimp-and-sausage smothered okra. The relaunch is family-run and locally backed.

Three LaPlace juveniles were detained after deputies say they hit six vehicles early Saturday. Officials say stolen items were recovered and two suspects confessed.

Ponchatoula native Allen Graves was taken 19th overall by the Toronto Raptors after a breakout freshman season at Santa Clara and a dramatic March shot.

Two defendants in the 2024 French Quarter shooting pleaded guilty after jury selection; sentencing is set for June 25. The remaining defendant still faces trial.

A rainy bicentennial parade rolled more than 20 floats through downtown New Orleans toward the Superdome, with crowds watching from Canal and Jefferson Davis.

Mostly cloudy start, high near 92°F; storms possible this afternoon and heat returns Sunday.

St. Charles Parish warns absentee ballot requests for the June 27 election are due today by 4:30 p.m.; act now to get your ballot.

Succotash has reopened at 1041 Dumaine, restoring an 1860s French Quarter dining room with a seafood-forward menu and plans for an upstairs event gallery.