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Flash flooding, hail and tornadoes possible in Louisiana. See the forecast for your city.

BY POET WOLFE | Staff writer
22 mins ago

Parts of Louisiana may experience severe weather Friday, including the possibility of flash flooding and hail, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Narcan distribution to be held in Metairie

56 mins ago

NARCAN DISTRIBUTION: Jefferson Parish has launched a Narcan distribution site at the Metairie Public Health Unit, 109 Causeway Blvd., in Metairie. Anyone over 18 can pick up one dose of intran…

Mother's Day concert, music in the park and more community news

Staff reports
2 hrs ago

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT & PICNIC: Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates will host the free event on May 12, 4-7 p.m., at Cabrini Park, 1219 Dauphine St. in New Orleans, with …

A 'shell game?' Jefferson Parish Council at odds over how to pay for crime task force

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
2 hrs ago

Despite warnings from Jefferson Parish’s Inspector General that such a move could erode taxpayer’s trust, a divided Parish Council on Wednesday voted to redirect $860,000 in dedicated property…

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Could New Orleans Catholic leaders face criminal charges in sex abuse probe? What experts say.

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
2 hrs ago

An investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans entered a new phase last week, when Louisiana State Police raised allegations whether former archbishops might have acted criminally by kee…

Boy shot in the leg on I-10 Service Road in New Orleans East, police say

POET WOLFE
3 hrs ago

A boy was shot in the leg in New Orleans East, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Bobby Guidry buys New Orleans Convention Center Boulevard hotels in multi-million dollar deal

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL | Staff writer
3 hrs ago

Broussard businessman Bobby Guidry and Florida-based developer David Bansmer have purchased the dual-branded Marriott Courtyard/Springhill Suites hotels on Convention Center Boulevard for $73 …

At Jazz Fest show, Mick Jagger takes a swipe at Jeff Landry, and the governor claps back

Staff report
13 hrs ago

During the Rolling Stones' long-awaited set Thursday at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, frontman Mick Jagger took a moment to wade into politics.

More apartments could be coming to New Orleans neighborhoods after city OK's two changes

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE | Staff writer
14 hrs ago

Residential apartments atop stores and restaurants are a common sight in New Orleans neighborhoods, but in many commercial areas where such development might make sense — parts of Earhart Boul…

Woman dead in traffic crash at I-610 and St. Bernard Avenue, police say

By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
Updated 14 hrs ago

A woman died in a fatal traffic crash Thursday evening, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

A 4-time Grammy nominated Lafayette musician was killed in a crash on Pinhook Road

BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer
16 hrs ago

The music community was in shock Thursday upon the news that a four-time Grammy nominated musician who has played with many Acadiana bands had been killed in a crash on Pinhook Road.

After Metairie crash, bystanders help save 2 people trapped in car that went into canal

By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer
16 hrs ago

Bystanders helped pull two people from a car that went into a canal after a crash in Metairie, Jefferson Parish Council member Jennifer Van Vrancken said on Facebook.

Carveouts for concealed carry in parts of New Orleans stripped from gun bill

BY JOHN SIMERMAN | Staff writer
17 hrs ago

New Orleans officials continued to urge exempting city tourist centers from permitless concealed carry when it becomes law in July.

Public records bill, aimed at economic development, sparks transparency concerns

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
17 hrs ago

As the state advances controversial bills that would limit public access to public agencies' records, a bill that would shroud parish economic development decisions is sparking further concern…

Massive dead alligator on median causes car to crash into Louisiana bayou

By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
19 hrs ago

A massive alligator that died in a Chalmette median caused a multi-vehicle crash on Monday, ultimately leading one driver to swerve off the road and into a bayou.

Police clear Kenner Walmart after electrical issue sounded like gunfire, officials say

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

Police evacuated a searched a Walmart in Kenner Thursday afternoon after the department received several reports of gunfire Thursday afternoon.

This New Orleans startup has been sold to Jazz Fest organizer and live events giant AEG

BY ANTHONY MCAULEY | Staff writer
20 hrs ago

New Orleans post-gate event management technology company WRSTBND has been bought by AXS, the ticketing arm of live events giant AEG.

Jeff Landry's pick to lead juvenile jails denies abuse reports at jail he ran: 'A flat-out lie'

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
21 hrs ago

Kenny Loftin, Gov. Jeff Landry’s embattled pick to run Louisiana’s juvenile justice system, came under fire during a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, when he said allegations that a raft…

New car dealership is coming to Covington as prices go down, lots return to pre-COVID levels

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
21 hrs ago

A new KIA car dealership near Covington, delayed by rising construction and financing costs, is now expected to be completed next year by a Texas-based dealer who has recently moved to the nor…

Mega Millions ticket sold on the Mississippi Coast was 1 number away from $257M jackpot

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
21 hrs ago

A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold on the Mississippi Coast this week was one number away from hitting the $257 million jackpot.

This Garden District mansion for sale offers elegance — and a white picket fence. See inside.

BY VICTOR ANDREWS | Staff writer
22 hrs ago

On a quiet Garden District street lined with trees and fashionable homes, this three-story dwelling welcomes visitors with a wraparound porch behind its white picket fence and manicured landscape.

Possessing abortion pills could mean jail time in Louisiana under proposed law

By EMILY WOODRUFF | Staff writer
22 hrs ago

Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a bill to criminalize the possession of two abortion-inducing drugs by placing them on the state's controlled substances list, a move by anti-abortion groups …

Chapelle senior is Catholic Student of the Year, and more area school news

Staff reports
22 hrs ago

ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE: Archbishop Chapelle senior Morgan Gaudet has been named the Louisiana Catholic Student of the Year. The statewide competition recognizes one fifth-, eighth- and 12th-grade…

Meet the Baton Rouge company that earned international recognition for having a positive impact

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Updated 22 hrs ago

The Baton Rouge-based creative agency ThreeSixtyEight recently marked its eighth anniversary with a significant achievement.

No changes to Louisiana homeschool oversight after bill fails to pass in House

BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer
23 hrs ago

Louisiana lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to remove the state’s authority to approve homeschool programs after critics said the measure would have left students who are educat…

St. Tammany Chamber hosts state of economy event on May 8

Staff report
23 hrs ago

The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce will host its State of Economic Development Breakfast on May 8 at the Covington Country Club.

The Shell plant closed. Voters rejected a tax. How will a Louisiana parish pick up trash?

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Updated 18 hrs ago

St. James Parish President Pete Dufresne told voters they had a choice in the trash tax election last week.

New Orleans Public Schools release 2024-25 placements. See which have longest waitlists.

By JONI HESS | Staff writer
May 2, 2024

Families who applied to New Orleans Public Schools can now see if their students were placed into one of their top choices for the upcoming school year.