Two Louisiana shootings, one in Lacombe where a man was found dead, and another in Tangipahoa Parish where Johnathan Blackwell was arrested for second-degree murder, have stirred local communities.

New Orleans police arrested Devain Washington after a brief barricade situation; he was wanted for aggravated assault in Texas and firearm charges in New Orleans.

The Louisiana State Museum will host "Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog," an exhibition of George Rodrigue's early works, from November 22, 2024, at the Cabildo in New Orleans.

Frankie L. Crosby Sr., a respected member of the Franklinton community and School Board member, was found dead. No evidence of foul play has been reported as police investigate the circumstances.

NOPD investigates a shooting in New Orleans that left one man dead and another injured on Louisa Street. The incident is under investigation to identify the suspect(s) and motive.

Orlian Cabrera-Joa was sentenced to 87 months in prison for conspiring to distribute a large amount of fentanyl, after being caught with six kilograms during a traffic stop.

The NOPD is seeking public assistance to identify a burglary suspect from a September 30 incident on Decatur Street, appealing for tips to aid their investigation.

New Orleans is conducting mosquito control by helicopter and truck in specified areas following increased breeding after rainfall, with precautions against mosquito-borne viruses urged.

Romanian national Doru Adamescu, accused of access device fraud, could face 15 years in prison per count if convicted, after federal indictment in Louisiana.

NOPD seeks public help in identifying two male suspects involved in a September business burglary on Baronne Street, captured on surveillance footage.

A New Orleans man was indicted on federal drug and weapons charges, including possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

12-year-old Lemahj Legarde was named Athlete of the Week by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission for his outstanding performance in football.

The NWS in New Orleans forecasts typical late September weather with sunny days, clear nights, highs around 88-89 degrees, and minimal rain chances until a slight chance of showers later in the week.