Louisiana Governor Landry appointed Jarrod J. Coniglio as the new Secretary of Revenue, with Brandea Averett and Catherine Logan receiving promotions within the department.

Road closures in Destrehan affect commuters, with Jonathan Street closed and alternatives suggested. Construction on Ormond Center Court and lane closures on LA 3127 require detours through 2026.

A man, Justin Stout, died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisiana after his truck struck a utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt and impairment is not ruled out. LSP stresses the importance of seatbelts and obeying speed limits.

Louisiana State Police arrested three people for methamphetamine trafficking in Calcasieu Parish after finding drugs in a vehicle and a casino, seizing over 85 pounds of meth.

Plaquemines Parish is developing a "Safe Streets for All Plan" with community input via a survey and workshop.

NOPD investigates a double homicide in the Seventh District following a shooting on Chef Menteur Highway; seeks public assistance and offers anonymity through Crimestoppers.

St. John the Baptist Parish encourages kids and adults to send Christmas wishes to Santa through mailboxes at two locations, fostering the holiday spirit and tradition of believing in Santa.

Jefferson Parish unveiled a renovated inclusive tot lot at Lakeshore Playground, catering to children with diverse needs, featuring accessible equipment, and sensory-friendly elements.

NOPD seeks suspects in a theft at Lower Algiers Ferry Terminal; they attempted to steal from vehicles and successfully took tools from a pickup. Public assistance is requested.

Entergy Louisiana has begun constructing two advanced combined-cycle combustion turbine plants in Richland Parish, expected to enhance the state's energy reliability, economic growth, and support Meta's data center project.

New Orleans law enforcement seized drugs, firearms, and cash, arresting David JeanJacques for intending to distribute a Schedule IV drug, Carisoprodol.

Mark Brooks of New Orleans pleaded guilty to attempting to send obscene material to a minor, impersonating a 15-year-old online. Sentencing is set for February 12, 2026.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office celebrates new deputies graduating from the STPSO P.O.S.T. Academy, with Sheriff Smith presiding over the ceremony.