The Vatican has authorized an investigation into how the Diocese of Baton Rouge handled allegations against Father Charbel Jamhoury; the priest was removed as pastor in February.

A January Interior directive is prompting managers to roll back hunting limits at dozens of park units, from Cape Cod to Jean Lafitte, drawing cheers and warnings. Officials say safety closures remain but implementation is already underway.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are likely Saturday with heavy downpours possible. Expect localized street flooding and commute delays.

Afternoon storms on Friday drenched St. Tammany Parish; parish video shows downed trees and localized flooding across the Northshore. Officials warn of flash flooding and gusty winds.

A powerful explosion and fire struck the Chalmette refinery Friday, sending a plume of smoke and prompting road closures while crews worked the scene.

Formosan termite swarmers are swarming New Orleans this week. Signs to watch for, simple home fixes and city reporting info for worried homeowners.

Jefferson Parish's school board unanimously opposed Senate Bill 157, which would give educators six weeks of full pay after a birth or adoption, citing substitute shortages and federal-funding worries. The bill cleared the Senate and now heads to the House.

A Jefferson Parish jury convicted Terrytown pastor Terry Reed on multiple counts after prosecutors said he groomed teenage congregants and used scripture to normalize abuse.

A 150‑gallon propane tank leak near Empa‑Taco closed a stretch of Highway 22 in Madisonville and drew HazMat crews to the riverfront; drivers were urged to detour.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told Michoud workers a Moon base and nuclear‑powered spacecraft could be built in New Orleans as production and hiring ramp up.

Two men were wounded in separate overnight shootings across New Orleans; police say investigations are ongoing. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.

State police say a Church Point man was arrested after detectives found thousands of suspected child sexual abuse files and hundreds of animal‑sex images.

Former NOPD detective Stanley Burkhardt refused to answer more than 700 deposition questions as plaintiffs press him and investigators re‑examine several cold cases.