Gov. Jeff Landry declares a state of emergency in Louisiana due to Tropical Storm Francine; residents are advised to stay off roads and remain vigilant for potential flooding.

Slidell officials break ground on new multi-use fields at Ducksworth Park, with construction led by All South Consulting Engineers and Warner Construction, funded by a community grant and the Louisiana Department's fund.

The New Orleans Weather Service predicts a week of rainy and stormy days, with a high chance of precipitation, potentially leading to tropical storm conditions midweek, and a slight improvement by the weekend.

New Orleans City Hall evacuated due to a suspected gas leak; parts remained closed following persistent odors initially thought to be from a gas leak, later attributed to a rodent issue.