A fire broke out on the track of a defunct roller coaster at the former Six Flags in New Orleans, where access for firefighters is challenging. The NOFD is monitoring the situation and sees no current safety risk.

New Orleans City Council is seeking applicants for Registrar of Voters, with a January 28, 2025, deadline for submissions, including a cover letter and resume.

Jefferson Parish hosts the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with a parade and a banquet, inviting the community to honor his legacy.

Marshall Faulk joins Sodexo Live! as Chief Flavor Officer to curate the Super Bowl LIX menu, blending New Orleans cuisine with the event's global flair.

Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana plans to use Super Bowl LIX to attract business leaders to the state by showcasing its strengths in culture, economy, and technology at the Louisiana NOW Pavilion.

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.