21-year-old woman dies five days after being shot in head outside Metairie home
Five days after she was shot outside of a Metairie apartment complex, authorities said a 21-year-old succumbed to her injuries Monday morning. The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office identified the victim as Sharde Cooper, of Metairie. Cooper and Kennedy George, 33, of Waggaman, were arguing outside of her residence in t
Community mourns death of Jean Lafitte’s police chief: ‘A mountain of a man’
Marcell Rodriguez, police chief of the town of Jean Lafitte for the past 15 years, died Monday at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero following a brief illness. He was 75. "Marcell was a strong man with integrity and an honest toughness to do the job. But he had that...
Nine-time felon accused in Gentilly Ridge gunfight held on $220K bond
Bond was set at $220,000 for a nine-time felon accused of shooting his stepdaughter's boyfriend and the boyfriend's mother during a gunfight in Gentilly Ridge last Thursday. Ralph C. Doughty, 50, was booked into the Orleans Justice Center that night on two counts each of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated
Algiers restaurant reopens 6 weeks after car smashed into dining room
Six weeks after a car crashed into an Algiers restaurant, forcing it to close and undergo extensive repairs, Olive Branch Café is ready to welcome customers back. Owner Russell Autry tells WWL Louisiana the restaurant's dining room will reopen for business on Monday, July 6, marking the end of an unexpected closure tha
Woman’s death clogs traffic at I-610 eastbound at Franklin exit, NOPD says
Traffic in Interstate 610's eastbound lanes slowed Tuesday evening at the Franklin Avenue exit as the New Orleans Police Department investigated an unclassified death. Police announced the I-610's closure shortly after 5 p.m., but in a 6 p.m. update amended that statement to say that the interstate remained open, thoug
Louisiana Attorney General possibly under investigation in Orleans Parish
An Orleans Parish grand jury is considering an investigation into Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, according to sources. Judge Leon Roche appointed former Orleans Parish Judge Laurie White as special prosecutor. White was appointed as a special prosecutor because the Grand Jury is looking into the state’s top pr
Grand jury reviewing Murrill’s alleged threats to remove Moreno, other NOLA officials, sources say
A criminal grand jury in Orleans Parish is weighing evidence against Attorney General Liz Murrill over alleged intimidation against Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams and five sitting City Council members, according to several sources familiar with the proceeding. The criminal investigation appears t
T. Baker Smith expands surveying capabilities with acquisition of BFM Corporation
Clients across Southeast Louisiana and the Gulf South will now have access to expanded surveying capabilities and a broader range of professional services following T. Baker Smith’s (TBS) acquisition of BFM Corporation (BFM), a respected surveying firm with more than four decades of experience and exceptional client se
New Orleans Parks department temporarily closes Brechtel Park for safety improvements
The City of New Orleans Parks and Parkways has announced that it will temporarily close Brechtel Park to allow for critical safety surface improvements. The closure will begin on Monday, June 29, and is anticipated to take approximately 90 days, with completion expected by Sept. 27, 2026, according to the city.
Shell HQ anchors River District’s next chapter
Shell's new Gulf headquarters is taking shape in New Orleans' River District, with construction expected to wrap up in April 2027. Why it matters: It's one of several projects under way in the district. The big picture: Developers and officials are navigating the next phase for the River District, though...
