Emmanuel Ugabaja of Duluth pleaded guilty to money laundering related to internet scams involving fake romances and inheritances. He could face up to five years in prison with sentencing set for April 8, 2025.

The St. Bernard's community was offered a free internet safety program, Project iGuardian, by the Sheriff’s Office to protect children from online dangers.

New Orleans faces a freeze warning with temperatures possibly dropping to 30°F. Residents are advised to protect sensitive plants from the cold. Showers are expected later in the week, with cloudy skies and chances of rain into the next week.

The LDH confirmed the first U.S. death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person over 65 with underlying conditions, with no other cases reported in Louisiana.

Associated Terminals continued its tradition by donating bicycles to the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office for distribution to local children during the holidays.

The St. Charles Parish Council met to commit funds for road maintenance and to consider Amendment No. 3 for additional planning services funding, with a public hearing set for January 27, 2025.

St. Charles Parish alerts of traffic disruptions due to equipment transport on the Mississippi River, affecting River Road near Waterford 3 from 10 a.m. with intermittent delays expected.

A motorcyclist died after a high-speed collision with a pickup truck in New Orleans. The pickup driver cooperated with NOPD, who are investigating the incident.

The NOFD responded to and contained a two-alarm fire at an unoccupied apartment building in the French Quarter, with no injuries reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The FBI deems Shamsud-Din Jabbar a lone actor in the deadly New Orleans attack on New Year's Day; he had posted violent threats online before the incident.

The National Weather Service forecasts fair and sunny weather in New Orleans with a high near 61 degrees and calm east winds. A slight chance of showers is expected overnight.

New Orleans celebrated Kwanzaa and Hanukkah with community events focusing on unity and resilience, including dance, discussions, and traditional ceremonies.

The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather in New Orleans, including showers and thunderstorms, with a mostly sunny outlook for the upcoming week.