A woman died in New Orleans after her electric scooter collided with a car at Palmyra Street and S. Claiborne Avenue. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.

St. Charles Parish offers a Christmas Tree Recycling Program for residents to dispose of their natural Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way for coastal restoration.

St. Charles Parish has announced multiple road and lane closures, with detours in place due to roadwork and utility work, affecting travel for drivers in the area.

A vehicle crash on I-310 north at the bridge in St. Charles Parish caused injuries and traffic delays, with authorities diverting traffic and informing the public via social media.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of visibility below a quarter mile.

Slidell, Louisiana announces town hall meetings to discuss a 10-year Destination Master Plan, seeking community input for the future of tourism and economic development.

New Orleans faces disruptions from a dense fog advisory, with advised precaution for travelers due to poor visibility. The advisory, affecting the region until 10 AM CST, includes cities like Metairie and Slidell.

Louisiana ends 2025 with a record economic year, including $61 billion in investments and 9,300 new jobs with an impressive average salary of $91,000.

Hundreds of fifth-graders in St. Bernard Parish graduated from the D.A.R.E. program, which teaches kids to resist drugs, alcohol, violence, and bullying.

DPW's Shannon Oldfield-Blanks visited a NOLA school to teach students about city infrastructure, engaging their curiosity in street repairs and safety gear used by crews.

A shooting in LaPlace resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The incident, deemed isolated with no ongoing threat, is under investigation by local authorities.

New Orleans weather forecast includes showers and thunderstorms before afternoon, turning partly cloudy with cooler evening and gusty winds. Sunny and mild conditions expected towards the weekend.

The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss various items, including contract adjustments for infrastructure projects and the allocation of opioid litigation funds for legal support, in their January 12, 2026 meeting.