New Orleans will experience clearing weather, with morning showers followed by lower humidity and a high near 61°F. Clear skies and cooler temperatures are expected in the evening.

Calls to New Orleans' 311 line failed Tuesday, leaving residents to use the online portal or backup numbers. The city points people to NOLA-311 and an alternate phone line.

Five individuals were arrested in St. Tammany Parish on child exploitation charges following a joint law enforcement operation involving the Covington Police Department, Louisiana State Police, and FBI.

A new Freret Street spot from the High Hat team serves Cuban sandwiches, fritas and a house roast developed with French Truck Coffee.

Sunny weather with a high of 69 degrees is expected in New Orleans today, but showers are forecasted to begin after midnight with a high chance of precipitation.

The Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras Parade is set for Saturday evening in downtown Covington, with the Covington Police Department announcing road closures and parking restrictions to ensure a safe celebration.

Two suspects were arrested by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for the shooting death of 16-year-old Harold Warren, Jr. during an alleged bad gun deal.

St. Charles Parish announces road closures and construction projects, including Hwy 628 shutdown, Jonathan Street closure, and intermittent lane closures on LA 3127, with detour options and advisory for travelers.

Gretna, Louisiana, is facing a week-long closure of 4th Street for repairs, affecting local traffic and parking. The City advises residents to find alternative routes and thanks them for their patience.

A Jefferson Parish deputy died while escorting a funeral procession on Airline Highway; NOPD says it deployed a drone to aid investigators reconstructing the crash.

Five people were arrested in St. Tammany Parish in a joint child-exploitation probe; two suspects were booked into the parish jail and investigations remain ongoing.

Jefferson Parish opens warming centers at Terrytown Playground and Alario Multi-Purpose Center for residents and pets due to an extreme cold warning. Assistance and transport are available through the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center.

Three children were struck after getting off a school bus near Thibodaux; at least two were airlifted to New Orleans hospitals while state police investigate.