The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies in New Orleans today with a high of 83 degrees and variable cloudiness and chances of showers in the following days.

The Eastbound Broad Street entrance ramp in New Orleans is closed due to safety concerns, with no set date for reopening. Motorists must use detours and follow signage.

Percy Howard from Terrebonne Parish pled guilty to significant drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing a minimum of 10 years to life in prison and fines up to $10 million.

New Orleans will clean and refurbish exteriors and windows of City Hall and other landmarks, using pressure wash drones and specialized cleaners to preserve historic details and improve environments for public servants and citizens.

A woman died in Slidell after being hit by two SUVs; authorities are investigating the accident and the cause is still unknown. The drivers' impairment has been ruled out.

Mali Williams from Violet, Louisiana, received a 5-year prison term for using a firearm to further drug trafficking, with an added 3 years supervised release.

A Terrebonne Parish man pled guilty to federal methamphetamine trafficking charges and faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for February 25, 2025.

New Orleans boosts school zone safety by activating additional flashers and reprogramming signs to comply with state timing regulations for reduced speed limits. Drivers are reminded to observe the changes to avoid citations.

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a shooting in LaPlace injured an 18-year-old. The suspect, Graylin Burl, III, is held on a $160,000 bond.

Harry Banks was sentenced to 97 months in prison for drug and firearm crimes in New Orleans. He was also subjected to five years of supervised release and a fine.

10-year-old football prodigy Devon McGrew Jr. was named NORD Commission's Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance in both defense and offense for the Kerry Curley Chargers.

New Orleans officials and advocates oppose Gov. Landry's order to clear homeless encampments ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts, stressing the need for cooperative and just solutions for the homeless.

Man arrested in connection with New Orleans auto thefts, including a 1997 Nissan Sentra from Exeter Street. Henry Coleman charged and waiting for trial.