A Metairie man, Scott Sanders, died after his vehicle hit a billboard pillar in St. Bernard Parish; seatbelt use and crash cause are under investigation.

New Orleans man indicted for intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaine, facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted.

A federal inmate who was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish custody in December was re-arrested Friday by U.S. Marshals, reigniting scrutiny of the jail’s operations. The capture spotlights long-running infrastructure and staffing questions at the Orleans Justice Center.

St. Charles Parish has announced road closures and lane restrictions, including Hwy 628 closure and interruptions on LA 3127, due to construction and installation works, impacting traffic flow until 2026.

A Mississippi man was arrested for abducting a 2-year-old during a domestic dispute in Slidell; the child was found unharmed after a multistate search.

The NOPD is investigating a double homicide in the Third District and seeks public assistance, offering two contact points for information: their Homicide Section and Crimestoppers.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting in Treme, New Orleans; man found dead. No suspects named; public urged to help.

Slidell officials invite the public to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade organized by the Ministerial Alliance of Greater St. Tammany, expressing respect for his legacy.

Firefighters extinguished an accidental trailer fire in Alton, citing the absence of working smoke detectors. They offer free installations to residents in need.

The Louisiana DOTD announces intermittent closures and single-lane reductions on US 90, including the I-610 Ramp Exit 2B, for railroad bridge work, urging caution and patience from drivers.

New Orleans residents can expect varied weather, including chances of showers, sun, and clouds, with temperatures ranging from 38 to 67 degrees throughout the week.

A Metairie man received a ten-year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of minors and illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty to federal charges.

The Louisiana DOTD has announced intermittent closures on US 90 (Broad St) for roadwork, impacting New Orleans commuters and requiring detours around the railroad overpass bridge construction.