Following months of resignations and heated debates, the New Orleans area flood protection agency met in a notably calm session under new president Peter Vicari — though questions remain over a recent board appointment.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Amtrak is set to roll out its long-awaited Mardi Gras Service, a twice-daily passenger train connecting Mobile (Ala.) to New Orleans, with stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, beginning Monday (Aug. 18). Trains will depart Mobile at 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., arriving in New Orleans at 10:30 a.m. and 8:13 p.m., respectively.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans’ Desire Area never fully recovered since Hurricane Katrina. We also hear the first episode from our new series on caregiving, and learn why this industry is in a crisis in the Gulf South.

First Black judge to reach a state bench in Louisiana without a gubernatorial appointment continues to work toward justice for all after his retirement.

New Orleans by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Louisiana average: $2.76 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%) - Year change: -$0.31 (-10.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.53 (6/14/22)

Trader Joe's is bringing its store to a new community.

Louisiana State Police issued an alert for missing 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez from New Orleans, who has a neurodevelopmental disorder.

An investigation into the alleged participation of prostitution has led to the arrest of a New Orleans Police Department officer.