Elijah Martin was sentenced to 57 months for firearm possession as a felon, following two separate incidents leading to his arrest by local law enforcement.

The New Orleans Governmental Affairs Committee discussed Bourbon Street safety and legislative updates, considering pedestrian-safety gates and contract extensions for city services.

The New Orleans City Council is questioning Habitat for Humanity over the sale of properties in Musicians’ Village that may affect affordability and cultural integrity.

A man from Tangipahoa Parish got a 5-year sentence for drug trafficking, with an emphasis on the Department of Justice's efforts to counteract violent crime and drug networks.

St. Tammany Parish planted the first "Liberty Tree" in Louisiana for America's 250th anniversary, starting a statewide project to honor the nation's history.

St. Charles Parish begins its $10 million CN Railroad Culverts Project to combat flooding, with federal and local funding, and a 12-month timeline for completion.

A woman was shot dead during a domestic incident in Harvey; her husband, Zed Walker Jr., has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and attempted murder.

Rodolfo Aviles-Reyes from Mexico pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering in the Eastern District of Louisiana and faces extensive prison time and fines.

Terrebonne Parish man, William Bryant Jr., is sentenced to 200 months for meth distribution and firearms offenses, a result of Project Safe Neighborhoods’ efforts.

Construction detours are set in Destrehan, affecting Jonathan Street, Ormond Center Court, and LA 3127 with lane closures and recommended alternate routes for drivers.

Kenner Police charged Shamar Jefferson with attempted murder after he fired at, but missed, a victim and was arrested with his firearm; Lance Jacobs was also charged as an accomplice.

Services for fallen Deputy Shaquille Guerin will be held at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, with visitation on Dec. 12 starting at 9 a.m. A fund is set up to support his family.

LDWF announced the reopening of the oyster season in Sister Lake, Louisiana. Harvesters can collect market-size oysters with a daily limit of 30 sacks per vessel, following regulations to ensure sustainability.