NOPD arrested five suspects for pickpocketing in the French Quarter, recovering 71 phones, IDs, and credit cards; they continue seeking victims to return stolen items.

Bay Play will stack kids’ arcades across three floors with a fourth‑floor rooftop bar — developers say the project aims to boost family life and tourism on Beach Boulevard.

Agents in Louisiana arrested a man with a live alligator, a firearm, and marijuana on Bourbon Street; he faces multiple charges, including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

A shooting in Village De L'Est left one person dead and two others injured Sunday night, New Orleans police said.

A man was stabbed twice Saturday night on Canal Street near parade routes; police say the victim was taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Two New Orleans women were arrested after separate weekend stabbings — one on Read Boulevard and another along Elysian Fields — police said.

State police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting on U.S. 90 near Willow Avenue in Sulphur that left one person hospitalized and a deputy treated for minor injuries.

NWS New Orleans forecasts a week of changing weather, starting with sunny skies and transitioning to clouds and warmer temperatures, possibly ending with showers and thunderstorms.

A Michigan man died after his stopped vehicle was hit by another on I-49 in Louisiana while changing a tire. Investigation and toxicology tests are underway.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office expands its inmate education program with Nunez Community College to reduce recidivism by offering vocational training and GED courses.

A second suspect was arrested for a fatal shooting in Violet, with three more sought. The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office urges witnesses to share information.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office celebrated School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, recognizing the impact and dedication of SROs in schools through a Facebook post filled with images and positive anecdotes.

Tet Fest returns next weekend to Mary Queen of Vietnam Church with festival-only Vietnamese dishes, nightly lion and dragon dances and free admission.