A Thibodaux man pleaded guilty to stealing Social Security payments after his wife's death, totaling over $144,000, and now faces up to 10 years in prison.

NOPD seeks public help to find Bryan Cannon, a person of interest in an October 19 shooting investigation, but no charges have been filed against him.

New Orleans reroutes traffic for a structure's emergency abatement at 1605 Esplanade; the facade was at risk of collapse, requiring cleanup and safety measures.

New Orleans is activating additional school zone flashers on November 4 to improve safety and meet State requirements. Violators speeding during designated times will receive citations.

New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick celebrated her first year with a 41% decline in citywide crime, including notable drops in homicides and carjackings. She credited team strategies for the success.

Two 18-year-olds were arrested in Slidell for an attempted carjacking and stabbing a man who offered them a ride. The victim escaped and drove himself to the hospital.

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.