New Orleans Police add outside assessors for officer promotion tests amid fairness concerns and denials of political retaliation, with a comprehensive review planned for 2025.

A 14-year-old home-school student in St. Tammany Parish was arrested for sending threatening texts to private school students, but admitted to not planning to act on them.

New Orleans starts demolition at Gordon Plaza, a subdivision built on an old landfill, for a new solar farm, addressing past injustices and aiming for sustainability, as Mayor Cantrell and other officials announce.

The forecast for New Orleans includes sun with potential showers, a 30% chance of rain today, and similar patterns expected through the week with highs in the low 80s.

The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Oct. 26 in Algiers, resulting in one death. Details on the victim and motive are pending further investigation.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, warning of low visibility and advising caution for motorists.

One person was killed and another injured in a double shooting in Old Jefferson, with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigating the early Sunday incident.

New Orleans broadcaster Eric Paulsen passed away at 74 after battling cancer. He was a beloved figure at WWL-TV for over 40 years, known for his warmth and exceptional reporting.

Tangipahoa Parish in Louisiana is under a burn ban due to dry conditions, with exemptions for certain cooking methods. Residents are urged to be cautious and the ban is in effect until further notice.

A man in Amite, Louisiana, admitted to fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend, a crime that led to his arrest on charges including second-degree murder and feticide.

Four individuals indicted on federal drug charges for fentanyl distribution in California and Louisiana, with varying penalties per count if convicted.

New Orleans City Hall will close early at 1 p.m. due to Taylor Swift's concert, but the Registrar of Voters Office will stay open for early voting until 6 p.m. Normal hours resume Monday.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to six years in prison for drug and firearm offenses after being apprehended with an illegal firearm and drugs in May 2023.