Weather
Gorgeous St Patrick's Weekend, Next Storm Threat Arrives Sunday Night!
Our next cold front will move through Sunday night with a risk for severe storms followed by much colder temperatures.
Louisiana Shrimpers Brace for Impact as LOOP Oil Spill Hits Peak Spawning Season
Cleanup crews have recovered most oil, but shrimpers warn eggs and larvae may have been exposed before the spring inshore shrimp season.
Thousands Lose Power in St. Charles, Louisiana
Entergy working to restore electricity to over 4,000 customers
Sports
Pelicans Interim Coach Borrego Impresses With Recent Surge
Borrego's bold moves and offensive-minded coaching have the Pelicans trending up late in the season.
New Orleans Dome to Host First Competitive Baseball Game Since 2004
Savannah Bananas to face Party Animals in historic return of baseball to the Superdome
Saints' Travis Etienne Corrects Pronunciation of His Last Name
The running back is happy to get back to his Louisiana Creole roots, starting with how to say his name.
Science
Coastal Sea Levels May Be Higher Than Previously Thought
New study finds measurements may underestimate sea level rise, especially in the Global South
Swamps Emerge as Major Methane Emitters Amid Global Warming
Scientists find wetlands may be responsible for more methane than fossil fuel operations
Tulane Launches NSF-Funded Summer Research Program
The 10-week initiative integrates lab research with real-world impacts.
Crime
Deadly Shooting Reported Near New Orleans' Plum Orchard
Police investigating incident that occurred late Saturday night
National Guard Soldier Arrested After Accidental Shooting of Comrade
The 18-year-old soldier faces a negligent injuring charge after the incident at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans.
Fixer Pleads Guilty in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
Jalen Smith admitted to charges of bribery, wire fraud, and illegal firearm possession in the wide-ranging scandal.
Lifestyle
2026 New Orleans Book Festival Kicks Off
C-SPAN to provide live coverage of the 3-day literary event
Driller Jim Beath Wins Industry Award
The Driller magazine announces Jim Beath as the winner at Groundwater Week in New Orleans.
New Orleans rallies around beloved nutria 'Neuty' as owners reveal health concerns
Neuty the nutria, a local fan favorite who has become something of a New Orleans internet icon, is undergoing medical tests after his owners revealed he has a malignant mass.
