A suspect linked to a theft ring was arrested after a chase with Louisiana State Police on Thanksgiving, recovering stolen electronics in the process.

A pedestrian, Samuel Harris Jr., was struck and killed on US Hwy 11 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The driver of the Nissan involved cooperated with the investigation.

Jefferson Parish announces Thanksgiving service changes, including garbage collection suspension and facility closures. Public transit will run on a Saturday schedule.

NOPD seeks public assistance in finding Taneal Miller and two other suspects for a theft by fraud incident. They reportedly stole a victim's items and made unauthorized card purchases.

New Orleans has temporarily closed part of Howard Avenue and a lane on Loyola due to a nearby building's unsafe condition, with no specified reopening date. Traffic is rerouted to minimize disruption.

NOPD released body-cam footage of an officer-involved shooting after a standoff with suspect Devin Green, who faces multiple charges including second-degree murder.

St. Charles Parish announces closure of government buildings and altered trash collection schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday, with services resuming December 2.

A judge blocked the removal of homeless encampments in New Orleans, prompting mixed reactions and discussions about city-state cooperation on the issue.

Two Dallas residents were sentenced for cocaine distribution after a 2021 traffic stop in Louisiana revealed a modified car battery containing four kilograms of cocaine. Segura-Lara received 108 months, and Ortega-Silva got 37 months in prison.

A Slidell man was sentenced to six months in prison for misappropriating $62,033 from the USPS, with additional penalties including supervised release and restitution.

One person died and three were injured in a shooting in New Orleans' French Quarter; NOPD is investigating the incident as a targeted act and has detained a person of interest.

New Orleans now offers a free after-school meal service, Kid Café, for youth under 18 at various NORD Commission centers, in partnership with local food banks to combat hunger and support low-income families.

A juvenile has been arrested for a New Orleans homicide; NOPD and U.S. Marshals detained the suspect, who is charged with second-degree murder but presumed innocent until proven guilty.