Ana Castro is opening Casimiro, a casual Mexican breakfast spot in Bywater with housemade tortillas and Mexico City–style morning dishes.

A Raceland man was arrested after deputies say he fired two shots during an argument on Morristown Road; the other man was not hit and bail was set at $300,000.

NOPD released photos seeking Arthur C. Cook, wanted in a Jan. 16 robbery and a Feb. 12 carjacking. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact First District detectives or Crimestoppers.

Patchy morning fog before sunshine; highs near 80°F today. Rain and thunderstorms become more likely by Friday — early commuters and boaters should take care.

Rep. Alonzo Knox introduced HB 800 to increase grocery‑pricing transparency and HB 472 to let cities adopt rent‑stabilization as the 2026 legislative session opens.

New Orleans police named a suspect after a Feb. 28 home break-in on Texas Drive and are asking the public to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips.

Graze Craze opened its first Louisiana shop in Covington, a 1,100-square-foot location run by local owners Jessica and Steve Sintes. The shop will offer curated grazing boards, gluten-free options and local delivery.

Three LaPlace residents admitted to a federal cocaine-smuggling conspiracy after large seizures tied to a Grand Isle smuggling route; sentencing is set for June 2026.

A New Orleans man took a plea and was sentenced to 20 years Tuesday in the fatal 2023 shooting outside the former Willie Mae’s site. Prosecutors say he brandished a rifle and played a role in the confrontation that ended in deadly gunfire.

As Purim services run this week, New Orleans synagogues have added visible security after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the Jewish Federation says.

Developers want to convert the valet garage behind Dickie Brennan's into a seven‑floor boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and speakeasy. The City Planning Commission recommended approval; council sign‑off is still required.

A local policing foundation published calculations arguing NOPD’s roughly 900 officers fall short of a 1,200 target given visitor totals and training bottlenecks.

A federal judge found St. James Parish failed to meet parts of a 2017 desegregation order; one school is now more than 95% Black and the case remains open.