Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced the opening of free cooling centers in the city due to excessive heat.

Residents can use the interactive NOLAReady Heat Relief Map to find cooling centers, shelters and water fountains and pools.

New Orleans residents can escape the heat by visiting cooling centers at libraries and recreation centers across the city.

A new study identified hot spots of sinking levees that will need to be prioritized for maintenance to withstand future storms and flooding.

Orleans and Jefferson Parishes are urging residents to take precautions and offering resources to help beat the heat.

A veteran hotelier has been appointed CEO of the New Orleans Convention Center during a major expansion and leadership transition.

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"Heavy rain is already moving through Louisiana and will continue over the next few days," AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva said.

New Orleans City Council members have raised the penalty for tagging buildings, in hopes of curbing graffiti across the city.

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1 of final 2 New Orleans jail escapees found after sheriff received tip: Police A total of 10 inmates escaped from the jail on May 16.