Herbert Cooper from New Orleans was sentenced to 10 years for firearm and drug offenses after a guilty plea, with a subsequent 5-year supervised release and a $300 fee.

The article provides the forecast from the National Weather Service for New Orleans, detailing sunny days with temperatures in the mid-80s and mild evenings around 71-74 degrees, and a chance of showers starting Sunday.

Firefighters in New Orleans extinguished a three-alarm fire at the Piety Street Recording Studio in the Bywater district during heavy rains from Hurricane Francine, with no injuries reported.

Louisiana officials urge water conservation in multiple parishes amid Hurricane Francine due to compromised infrastructure and power outages affecting pumps and sewer systems.

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.