Mervyn Lucas from New Orleans pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges after authorities find stolen vehicle, drugs, and a firearm at his residence.

Kendrick Williams, 20, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute and related firearm possession before Judge Jay C. Zainey, facing significant prison time and fines.

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi, predicting minor flooding and advising caution.

A man was shot in the French Quarter of New Orleans and transported to the hospital; NOPD is investigating the incident that occurred early Sunday morning.

NOPD releases bodycam footage from an officer shooting, showing the exchange between police and armed suspect Justin Martin. The Public Integrity Bureau is investigating, while Martin faces charges including attempted murder.

New Orleans is set to activate additional school zone flashing beacons for safety, complying with Act No. 103's operation times for school zone cameras.

A Lafayette Parish man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing at least 10 years to life in prison. His case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods to combat violent crime.

A cyclist, Carl Guidry, was killed in a collision with a Dodge truck on Louisiana Highway 3235. The investigation is ongoing, and no impairment was detected in the truck driver.

Local man Antoine Clark pleads guilty to staging car accidents in a fraud scheme in New Orleans as part of "Operation Sideswipe." He faces prison, fines, and supervised release.

Construction on North Rampart Street in New Orleans is delayed, extending the lakebound traffic closure to November 11 due to unforeseen issues with the Hotel Collapse Site Rehabilitation Project.

St. Tammany Parish initiated a $1.6 million project to preserve the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse and combat coastal erosion using federal oil royalties funds.

Louisiana broke its early voting record with significant Republican turnout, according to multiple reports including the Shreveport Times and FOX 8 Live.

An ordinance passed in New Orleans aims to rejuvenate historic commercial buildings, particularly in the 7th, 8th, and 9th wards, by allowing them to be used for small businesses.