St. Charles deputies named Hugo Lopez‑Martinez, 41, of Metairie as a suspect in a Paradis sexual assault; he was last seen in Slidell after fleeing officers. Tips: 985‑783‑1135.

A sudden Entergy outage left more than 9,000 customers in Kenner without power Sunday evening; Entergy estimated most service would be restored by 8 p.m. while crews investigated.

Dense fog lingers through 9 AM, then showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon. Expect brief heavy rain and gusty winds during the commute.

Two Republican judges from the Northshore are locked in a bruising, high‑dollar fight for an open Louisiana Supreme Court seat as outside PACs flood the final days before May 16. The race is being shaped by heavy TV spending, a watchdog ruling and a temporary restraining order over attack ads.

New Orleans police say a man threatened to blow up a Canal Street bank, took cash and fled; investigators are asking the public to call with tips.

Dense fog early Sunday gives way to humid, low‑80s heat and a 40% afternoon storm chance; a larger storm complex may bring heavier rain overnight into Monday.

Michael Fitts is pushing Tulane into downtown with a risky, $650M Charity Hospital redevelopment that would remake research, public health and jobs in New Orleans.

An Uber driver was held at gunpoint and had her keys taken in a pre-dawn carjacking in Desire; NOPD is investigating.

Bratz Y'all, the Bywater biergarten on Piety Street, will close May 31 after nine years; owner Sven Vorkauf cites a rent increase and an eviction notice.

Lecanemab and donanemab can modestly slow early Alzheimer's, but Louisiana faces barriers to testing, monitoring and access.

Paul Galaforo pleaded guilty to residential contractor fraud tied to Harahan contracts; a suspended two‑year hard‑labor sentence and one year of probation followed. The city paid his unlicensed company more than $882,000 for work in 2024.

John Thomas III pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction and was sentenced to 20 years per count in a Harvey shooting dating to October 2023.

Tragos Amargos, a hi‑fi listening bar tucked behind Taquerías Carnalito, has opened in the CBD with mezcal cocktails, curated records and a Mexico‑meets‑Louisiana menu.