 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
New Orleans crime drop: Officials say violent crime in New Orleans dropped significantly during the first quarter of 2025. Even after the terror attack that claimed 14 lives on Jan. 1, murders are way down, they said Tuesday. Joseph Cranney has the details.
Weather watch: Look for more bands of rain to pass through today. So far there’s been some reports of street flooding and widespread power outages. And in Jefferson Parish, officials said a tornado might have touched down. Be safe, friends.
Bicycle hub: An attorney who purchased the Mid-City bicycle shop where he worked his first job has helped transform the business into a community biking hub. Jonah Meadows has the story of Charlie Thomas and Bayou Bicycles.
Scalise shooting investigation: A GOP-led congressional committee is accusing the FBI of mishandling the investigation into the shooting of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and others in 2017. Mark Ballard has the details from Washington, D.C.
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