Joseph Schwartz, 21, of Marrero, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for possession of a modified Glock machine gun during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

A Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputy fatally shot a suspect; Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident, with authorities urging witnesses to provide any relevant information.

Two fatal crashes occurred in Louisiana's St. James and Lafourche Parishes in December, with ongoing investigations.

A Louisiana woman was convicted of second-degree murder for supplying fentanyl that led to her 15-year-old cousin's fatal overdose. She faces mandatory life in prison.

A body was found in the water near Beau Chene Marina in Mandeville, with the local sheriff's office investigating and ruling out foul play at the moment.

NORD announces improvements to New Orleans parks and facilities, addressing challenges like funding and vandalism, and fostering community engagement with new programs.

Juan Carlos Morales-Hinojo was indicted for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, which could lead to a ten-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans warns of dense fog affecting morning commutes in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, improving later with mostly sunny skies and a high of 73 degrees.

Honduran national Varion Lobo-Barahona was sentenced for illegal gun possession after a traffic stop in 2023; he received time served and supervised release.

Honduran national Alvaro Alcerro-Banegas pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after prior deportations and offenses, facing up to a decade in prison.

Three men are in critical condition after a shooting in Harvey, LA, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, with no further details on suspects or motives yet.

The New Orleans Fire Department controlled a two-alarm fire at The Hidden Vault on Earhart Blvd, with no reported injuries and ongoing investigations into its cause.

A Ponchatoula woman has been sentenced to over a year in prison for embezzling from her employer, with a mandate for restitution and supervised release after.