Early voting in St. John Parish runs June 12–20 at LaPlace and Edgard locations. The June 27 ballot includes an $80M bond and a 3.81‑mill in‑lieu tax for roads and safety.

A small fire inside a housing pod at the Orleans Justice Center was quickly extinguished and two inmates were charged with aggravated arson.

A residential fire on Live Oak Street in Slidell drew multiple engines Thursday night; officials say the blaze appears accidental and one person was checked for smoke inhalation.

Councilman Joey LaHatte filed a June 11 resolution to restore 2% annual raises for Kenner firefighters, require cancer-screening reports and push mediation in pay-plan litigation.

Clear, humid morning with highs near 90 and scattered afternoon storms possible. Heat index could top 100°F this weekend; heavier rain expected early next week.

Police arrested a 26-year-old after a 17-year-old nonverbal teen was taken from a New Orleans East home; authorities issued a Level II missing-child advisory before locating the youth.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to multiple federal drug and gun charges after an ATF sting and a May 2024 search that reportedly turned up drugs, 14 guns and more than $10,000. Sentencing is set for Sept. 17, 2026.

An early‑morning hit‑and‑run at St. Charles Avenue and Robert Street left a bicyclist dead. Traffic detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

A Forrest County correctional officer was arrested in Covington on felony child‑exploitation charges and was extradited to Louisiana, police say.

Sen. John “Jay” Morris helped bring Meta’s Hyperion project to Richland Parish and then bought and sold land beside the megasite, sparking ethics concerns. The deals come as the state approved big tax breaks and a multi-plant power buildout for the campus.

Muggy morning and highs near 91°F today with heat‑index readings close to 100–105°F. Showers and localized flood risk increase early next week.

Act 608 expands state death benefits so surviving spouses and children of reserve and auxiliary officers can claim the same $250K payment as full‑time officers.

City Council is weighing a city license for autonomous ride‑hailing that could delay Waymo's driverless rollout while officials sort state and safety issues.