The City of New Orleans is advancing their Home for Good initiative, successfully housing 822 homeless individuals, aiming for a target of 1,500 by 2025.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans predicts a mostly sunny day with a high of 59 degrees, light winds, and a slight chill. Evening will see partly cloudy skies and a low of 42 degrees.

Louisiana's GUMBO 2.0 program received federal approval for broadband expansion using $1.355 billion from BEAD funding, aiming to connect 140,000 locations and create thousands of jobs.

The NOPD reports a 26% drop in overall crime for 2024, with reductions in person and property crimes by 20% and 27% respectively. Homicide rates also decreased by 35%.

Jermaine Cole Jr. is sought by St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office for a fatal shoot in Chalmette, facing second-degree murder and obstruction charges. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.

New Orleans residents experienced a foggy, chilly morning with a high humidity of 96%. The National Weather Service predicted a slight chance of showers and clearing skies with temperatures rising to 54°F during the day.

The Houston Texans honored three New Orleans police officers for their bravery during a New Year's Day terrorist attack, awarding them as "First Responders of the Game."

New Orleans Fire Department responded to a duplex fire on Toledano St., escalating to a two-alarm blaze that displaced ten people and injured one. The fire was controlled within an hour with no fatalities reported.

Zion Williamson is set to return from a hamstring injury to play for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Timberwolves.

St. Charles Parish is accepting online registrations for various spring sports, with specific clubs handling different areas and late fees applying after January 25. No refunds once uniforms are ordered.

An Orleans Parish man, Melcolm Dolliole, was indicted on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession, with potential for severe penalties upon conviction.

The ATF concluded investigations on the Bourbon Street attack, revealing Jabbar's deliberate attempts to destroy evidence by setting a fire and new insights into his inexperience with explosives used in the attack.

The St. Bernard Parish Government and Ochsner Blood Bank are hosting a blood drive on January 6 in response to a recent tragedy, facilitating community donations to address the blood supply shortage.