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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s getting late, and it’s almost time to close up for the evening. Here are some stories you might have missed today.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon resigns

WASHINGTON - JUNE 15: U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) (4th L) takes the podium as (L-R) Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Rep. John Carter (R-TX), and Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) look on during a news conference June 15, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Members of the Gulf Coast Congressional delegation called on the Obama Administration for an end to the moratorium on new deepwater drilling. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON – JUNE 15: U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) (4th L) takes the podium as (L-R) Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), Rep. John Carter (R-TX), and Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) look on during a news conference June 15, 2010 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Members of the Gulf Coast Congressional delegation called on the Obama Administration for an end to the moratorium on new deepwater drilling. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The governor’s office has not confirmed Melancon’s departure, but U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, released a statement about Melancon’s resignation.

The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima comes to New Orleans

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She’s a Catholic icon whose story begins in 1917 when she spoke to three children and told them about the peace plan from heaven.

Water main break on Veterans and Williams causes sinkhole in Kenner; traffic restricted through Thursday

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Shortly after the city of Kenner sent out a warning to motorists, a Twitter user posted a picture of what he called a “massive sinkhole” in the intersection

New Orleans makes ‘Neediest Cities’ list

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The city of New Orleans is in the top 10 of “2016’s Neediest Cities,” according to a WalletHub study.

Love Louisiana blue crab? A new certification ensures we can continue to enjoy this crustacean

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We can continue to enjoy eating this crustacean for years to come without the threat of extinction in our oceans and on our dinner plates.