Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joined Roseland residents demanding testing and cleanup after the Smitty’s Supply explosion as fresh lab reports show PFAS contamination.

A vehicle struck spectators during the Louisiana Lao New Year parade in New Iberia on Saturday; at least 13 people were hospitalized and the driver is in custody.

A two-alarm fire at a Super 8 motel on Chef Menteur Highway was contained to one room. About 30 people were displaced and the Red Cross was contacted to help.

Dense fog and rounds of showers hit Sunday; small craft advisories start at 7 p.m. tonight. Expect slower commutes and choppy coastal waters.

Sushi By Us, a chef-led 'Mexakase' counter from Veho Hospitality, has opened inside Tacos del Cartel in downtown New Orleans. The intimate spot serves nigiri and fusion small plates.

A 17-year-old's body was recovered off Grand Isle after he was swept away by a strong current. Coast Guard and local police joined the search.

Police say a hammer-wielding suspect stole a cash register from a Canal Street business around 10:30 a.m. and fled on an RTA bus; detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

Two men arrived at New Orleans hospitals after separate overnight shootings; one was taken to a trauma center with abdominal wounds and police say investigations are ongoing.

Lawmakers extended the moratorium on new nursing‑home beds to 2032 as hospitals and operators offered conflicting accounts about capacity and discharges.

A House committee blocked HB7 after a crowded, contentious hearing, keeping a 2020 law that lets companies pursue easements for carbon‑capture projects in place.

State police say K-9 Dax tracked suspects in a Central City shooting and helped troopers seize guns, illegal pills and narcotics during traffic stops this week.

A Marrero husband and his wife were arrested after a short West Bank drive-by spree grazed a man and struck homes in Marrero and Harvey.

Analysts say Louisianans need about $862,756 to retire comfortably, yet median savings are only about $50,000 and 52% of private‑sector workers lack employer plans.