Tangipahoa deputies are searching for a man accused of biting part of a woman's face after allegedly holding her for days. The victim remains hospitalized.

The NWS has issued extreme cold and wind advisories for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with conditions including wind chills as low as 10 degrees and gusts up to 40 mph.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers say obesity and estrogen together lower a natural anticoagulant, raising blood‑clot risk in premenopausal women.

New Orleans seeks DJs for Mardi Gras 2026; the city will pay a minimum of $200 per hour from funds raised by GNODF, with applicants needing to supply equipment and have a clean record. Submissions close on January 30.

The American Job Center is hosting a job fair for CDL drivers in Jefferson Parish this Thursday, with on-site interviews for attendees with resumes and proper licenses.

JeffCAP organizes a LiHEAP outreach meeting in Kenner for residents seeking energy bill assistance, requiring various documents for eligibility assessment.

State budget documents and reporting show an $82M jump in corrections funding tied to longer sentences, rising inmate medical bills and a planned Angola expansion.

A LaPlace patrol deputy stopped a home burglary on Elmwood Drive and arrested two teenagers.

Work has begun at the long‑vacant Bywater naval site, launching a phased plan for 294 affordable apartments, ~30,000 sq ft of retail and a NewLab innovation hub.

A man died in an RV fire in Louisiana; authorities are investigating and highlighting risks of lithium-ion batteries and the need for working smoke alarms.

The St. Charles Parish Council discussed funding for emergency services, infrastructure projects, and cost-saving measures during a meeting with public engagement.

A Deltona owner says her Yorkie fled and was killed after teens allegedly kicked in her door during a TikTok 'door kick' stunt. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says it's pursuing charges.

Mayor Helena Moreno has vowed to fight a proposed data center in New Orleans East, joining residents worried about power, water and neighborhood impacts. The plan would need rezoning and faces growing pushback.