A man was charged with setting multiple fires in New Orleans' Bywater, including eight vehicles and a home. No injuries were reported, and surveillance cameras aided in his arrest.

Metairie's East Bank trash drop-off site is closed due to Entergy's utility pole replacements, affecting residents' disposal of large trash items. Reopening is pending safety assessments.

Upcoming roadwork on LA 428 in Orleans Parish will cause partial closures for guardrail installations, affecting traffic from January 26 to February 6, 2026.

St. John the Baptist Parish spotlights Black & Gold Nutrition for providing the community with nutritious shakes and teas, also noting their location, operating hours, and contact number.

NOPD seeks public aid to identify a suspect in fraudulent transactions using a stolen card on December 19, 2025. Tips can be made to detectives or Crimestoppers.

Ampirical has launched an expansion of its headquarters in Covington to meet increased demand and workforce growth, signaling economic development and job creation for the area.

New Orleans Ethics Review Board plans a meeting to discuss routine reports, vote on salary adjustments, and consider new appointment restrictions for the Independent Police Monitor.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office reports a 2.5% decrease in crime and no murders for the first time in over 30 years in 2025, highlighting the role of community and law enforcement collaboration.

Deputy Roques was honored with the LifeSaver Award for administering CPR and using an AED on a man while off-duty, reflecting his dedication to service.

St. Tammany Parish residents are invited to a meeting on community development plans, including a new connector road, on January 17 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Council Chambers.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office seeks info on a man who stole mannequin hands from a Covington store, engaging the public with humor on social media.

NWS New Orleans forecasts a mix of clouds and sun with a high of 66 degrees today, light breezes, and a cooler night at 38 degrees. Sunny midweek with chilly winds and frost expected.

The Louisiana DOTD plans to upgrade infrastructure with a $113.8 million bid across 24 projects, including bridge repairs, road improvements, traffic safety measures, and bike/pedestrian enhancements.