The Pelicans beat the injury-hit Trail Blazers 143-120, ending their losing streak with Poole scoring 22 off the bench and a franchise-record 86 paint points.

Epic Piping invests $25 million in Louisiana operations, creating 76 new jobs with an average salary of $58,377, in response to the growing energy and data center sectors. The expansion will also retain 370 jobs and generate 136 indirect jobs.

Residents of Grand Isle's Cheniere area are under a boil water advisory due to pressure loss in the water system, with recommendations to boil water for consumption until further notice.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to drug distribution and firearm charges with a potential maximum sentence of 40 years and fines up to $5.25 million.

Louisiana man pleads guilty to federal cocaine distribution charges; faces 5 to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $5 million following an OCDETF investigation.

A New Orleans man, Ricky Wilson, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson at a car dealership. He could face 5 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and supervised release. He used Molotov cocktails and firearms in the incident.

Honduran national Marlon Santos was sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation. Judge Africk ordered two years in prison plus supervised release.

Dr. Evelyn Griffin is appointed as Louisiana's new Surgeon General, recognized for her experience in public health, dedication to maternal health, and educational efforts on healthy living.

The LDWF will release 140 adult Florida Largemouth Bass into Lake Buhlow on December 10 to enhance fishing and retire the fish from hatchery programs.

A Thibodaux man, Brett Gabriel, was sentenced to 27 months for identity theft, fraud, and lying to federal entities, including attempts to secure PPP funds illegally.

New Orleans leaders, including Mayor-elect Moreno, demand transparency from U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding "Operation Catahoula Crunch," emphasizing constitutional rights and public trust.

St. John the Baptist Parish employees, Derrion Thomas and Denzel Noble, achieved success at the APWA Equipment Rodeo, qualifying for national competition.

Destrehan residents are invited to a groundbreaking event on December 9 for a $10 million drainage project aimed at improving water flow to the Destrehan Pump Station No. 2.