A New Orleans man, Geourvon Sears, was sentenced to 111 months in prison for federal drug and weapons violations. He will also face five years of supervised release.

The NWS warns of hazardous conditions in New Orleans due to icy temperatures, advising caution on roads and care for the vulnerable and pets during the cold.

ArDOT assists Louisiana's DOTD in winter storm response, sending 60 personnel and equipment to help pre-treat roads. The cooperation highlights interstate solidarity during crises.

St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell has closed government buildings due to an impending arctic blast and reminds residents to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants. Residents can get updates via text or social media.

New Orleans prepares for a cold snap with warnings issued about hard freeze conditions; residents are advised to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants, and to use safe heating methods.

Louisiana's DOTD released a Strategic Improvement Plan, following Governor Landry's order, to address funding, efficiency, and communication challenges, based on studies and advice from a consulting group.

The NWS in New Orleans forecasts varying weather, including thunderstorms and a chance of snow, with fluctuating temperatures and winds through the week.

Kenner prepares for its annual MLK Day march and program, starting at Providence Baptist Church and ending at the A.P. Clay Center, to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

I-10 in Louisiana will have night lane closures for sweeping operations from Exit 103 to mile marker 117.5 on January 22nd and 23rd, impacting travel through Lafayette and St. Martin Parishes.

Former LSU football player Kyren Lacy turned himself in and was released on bail following a fatal hit-and-run in December. He faces charges including negligent homicide.

The New Orleans Police Department honored Mary Roberts for her 50+ years of service as she retired from her role as a Fleet Services Support Specialist.

The National Weather Service predicts a 40% chance of showers in New Orleans today with high temperatures around 58 degrees, and 100% chance of heavier rain overnight.

The FBI targets violent crime nationwide, with recent indictments in Illinois and Montana, a kidnapping-death charge in Louisiana, a manhunt in Colorado, and child abuse charges against a Florida doctor.