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.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office reported a traffic accident on East St. Bernard Highway, causing road closures and a coordinated response from emergency services. The road later reopened.

Former UNO student Joseph Russo was arrested for threatening to burn down the campus, leading to evacuations and lockdowns. Charged with terrorizing and disrupting school operations, no injuries occurred.

A Jefferson Parish man admitted to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines. He led officers on a chase, was caught, and faces sentencing in 2026.

A Lagos man, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, received a 33-month prison sentence in the U.S. for participating in a romance scam targeting multiple Americans. He was also ordered to pay $166,400 in restitution and serve three years of supervised release.

Aaron Terod Johnson, 37, was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor and coercing another into prostitution. He now faces a prison sentence ranging from 10 years to life, with sentencing scheduled for March 18, 2025.

NOPD seeks help to identify a tattooed thief who stole cash from a Canal Street business and encourages witnesses to contact detectives or Crimestoppers.

Mannie Fresh and Councilmember Lesli Harris host a Holiday Toy Drive & Community Celebration to support local families, featuring music and a toy donation for a free drink.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has confirmed the selection of new voting systems to modernize the state's elections, with a focus on transparency and integrity, including paper ballot trails.

New Orleans distributes 150 Pocketalk translation devices to public services, facilitating communication across 92 languages and promoting inclusivity.