NOPD declined to continue a ShotSpotter pilot after an independent review found thousands of alerts but few confirmed shootings.

A 50-year-old New Orleans man died after being struck while crossing Jefferson Highway near Clearview Parkway; troopers say the bike had no lights and tests are pending.

Home video reportedly shows a 14‑year‑old’s face forced into dog urine; two Prairieville residents are jailed on juvenile‑cruelty charges.

Clear and mild Monday with highs near 79°F. A frontal passage may bring strong storms and heavy rain midweek into the weekend.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a woman was grazed in a shooting on Downman Road; police say an accomplice remains at large.

A new survey of 600+ Jefferson Parish seniors finds skipped meals, trouble getting to appointments and widespread loneliness — officials are weighing funding and service fixes.

Orry Mejia, 42, was arrested after a parent says she found alleged messages on her child’s phone; he faces multiple sex‑crime counts and posted $75,000 bond.

Nearly 250,000 Louisiana children live in food‑insecure households as food banks and schools ramp up summer meals and outreach. Schools can help by boosting breakfast and enrollment.

A 46-year-old Houston passenger died after a Toyota Tacoma rolled on I-10 near Sulphur; state police say the victim was unrestrained and the crash is under investigation.

Tangipahoa detectives arrested DeAlvin Davis, 19, in connection with a Feb. 22 drive‑by on I‑55 that killed an 18‑year‑old; investigators say they still seek other suspects.

A Cincinnati officer's 26-year-old son was fatally shot in New Orleans early Saturday; family and union have set up a fundraiser as police investigate.

Sunny, mild Sunday in New Orleans; midweek warming ahead with a chance of strong storms Wednesday night.

NOPD homicide detectives were called to Little Woods after a man was found unresponsive at W Laverne and Erin Drive. EMS pronounced him dead and investigators are canvassing the block.