A New Orleans police officer fired their weapon during a routine call in Uptown, causing heavy police presence. No injuries were reported and details are pending investigation.

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance requiring CO alarms in homes, with NOFD and NOHD providing free combination CO/smoke alarms and installation to residents.

The article discusses how Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser honored 29 Louisiana communities for their environmental efforts, awarding them at a conference in Baton Rouge.

A New Orleans tax preparer pleaded guilty to tax fraud and misuse of COVID-19 relief funds. She filed false returns and must pay $405,133 in restitution.

A 13-year-old boy in Meraux, Louisiana, died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The community mourns while authorities emphasize gun safety.

New Orleans is forecasted to have pleasant weather, with sunny days, comfortable temperatures in the mid 80s, and clear nights in the upper 60s, persisting through Columbus Day.

Two separate car accidents on Louisiana's Northshore claimed two lives; both drivers were not wearing seatbelts and their crashes are under investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department reports an epidemic of thefts of Fire Department Connections which are crucial for firefighting efforts in high-rise buildings.

Cyrus Rollins received a 97-month sentence for drug distribution and illegal firearm possession in New Orleans.

A Honduran man was sentenced for illegally transporting aliens from Texas to Georgia, after pleading guilty and being investigated by U.S. Border Patrol.

Four men were arrested in St. Tammany Parish after a traffic stop on I-12 near Slidell, Louisiana, led to the discovery of 11 pounds of fentanyl hidden in a secret vehicle compartment.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms for New Orleans, with varying chances of rain throughout the week and temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s.

Jacques Dutel was arrested for a knife-involved home invasion in Mandeville; deputies caught him soon after the incident. Sheriff Smith praised the quick response.