The LA 1 Leeville Bridge has partially reopened after a weather shutdown, but caution is urged due to icy conditions. DOTD provides updates on road safety and asks drivers to be mindful of emergency crews.

New Orleans man receives 30-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after an incident on Bourbon Street.

Freezing weather in a city-parish leads to government office closures and the suspension of services like garbage collection, with updates on continued disruptions pending.

A fireplace caused a fire in a New Orleans East home; NOFD responded and rescued 12 cats, with no injuries reported. They stressed the importance of fireplace maintenance.

Donald Miller, known as "Duck," received a 78-month prison sentence for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking scheme, after pleading guilty to related charges.

Louisiana officials Landry and Murrill criticize a DOJ report on State Police, affirming support for officers and accusing the DOJ of political motives.

A woman riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a car on Tulane Avenue in Mid-City, New Orleans. The driver stayed, but details and potential charges are unclear.

Mayor Cantrell praises the NOPD for its dedication to constitutional policing, which has helped reduce crime, and supports departmental enhancements and collaborations for public safety.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office seeks Jermaine Cole Jr. for a fatal shooting in Chalmette, issuing a warrant for his arrest on murder and obstruction charges.

A former Carnival Cruise employee pleaded guilty to possessing child abuse material and may face 20 years in prison. The case demonstrates the effectiveness of Project Safe Childhood in combating child exploitation.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for federal gun and drug charges, after a traffic stop led to his arrest and confession of using firearms for narcotics trafficking.

New Orleans' Department of Safety and Permits will close on January 14th for staff training, aiming to enhance service quality but will resume normal operations January 15th.

Lane closures are expected in Belle Chasse due to the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project, primarily at Engineers Rd and LA23 intersection from Jan 6-8 during specified daytime hours.