Firefighters handled a three-alarm fire at New Orleans's Royal Sonesta Hotel, evacuating guests without injuries and controlling the blaze within roughly 40 minutes.

LDWF offers a beginners' squirrel hunt workshop on November 7-8, covering hunting basics and safety. Limited to 8 adults with hunter education certification. Registration ends October 20.

The National Weather Service predicts typical humid subtropical weather for New Orleans with sunny skies, occasional afternoon showers, and thunderstorms.

Joshua Every pled guilty to the 2016 murder of Taylor Friloux during a Kenner Raising Cane's robbery and was sentenced to life without parole, avoiding a potential death penalty.

Three men in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, were cited by LDWF for illegal deer hunting, including the out-of-season killing of a pregnant doe. Penalties may include fines and jail time.

NOPD investigates an early morning homicide in the Seventh District, where a man was found dead with stab wounds in a residence on Chef Menteur Highway.

New Orleans Public Works officials attended local events to communicate and engage with residents about city improvements and to honor Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces activities for National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 27, with events across multiple locations.

The forecast for New Orleans predicts sunny days with temperatures near 90 degrees, clear evenings with lows in the mid-70s, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms early next week.

A New Orleans man, Kendrick White Sr., was indicted for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, potentially facing life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine if found guilty.

Jefferson Parish announces the ground breaking for a new Bucktown Playground at Bucktown Harbor Park, which will feature an inclusive shrimp boat-themed play structure and enhance outdoor and educational community offerings.

NOPD reported a decrease in gun arrests and seizures and made several high-profile arrests, including a case of child cruelty and negligent homicide, and a multi-agency drug and gun bust.

Sheriff's Office trains cadets in legal aspects, tactics, and fitness, with community engagement via social media and encouragement for public to consider law enforcement careers.