The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a cold weather advisory and freeze watch for southeast Louisiana, with wind chills potentially reaching 22 degrees.

NOPD released weekly crime statistics, highlighting arrests related to homicides and a decrease in gun-related arrests and seizures compared to the previous year.

The National Weather Service issued Wind and Cold Weather Advisories for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of strong winds and low wind chills, with potential impacts on unsecured objects, power outages, and travel.

A ship collision with a tugboat near the Luling Bridge resulted in the sinking of the tugboat; all crew were safely rescued and assessed for injuries. Environmental impact is being investigated.

A driver led Troop Nola on a pursuit after refusing to stop, ending in a crash with another car. The vehicle was confirmed stolen, and the driver was arrested; another unrelated stolen vehicle was also found nearby. No injuries were reported.

Eight people were injured in a shooting outside a Wallace business in St. John the Baptist Parish, with the investigation ongoing and no arrests yet made.

The Pelicans offer updates on players' health, with Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado expected to resume practice next week, while Brandon Ingram remains out with an ankle sprain.

Two men were critically wounded in a shooting in LaPlace, Louisiana, following an argument. Both suspects, Marius White and Jaron Robinson, along with two arrests related to the incident, are under investigation.

O'Keefe Avenue in New Orleans has reopened for pedestrians after a safe stabilization of the partially collapsed Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities building.

Chad Woods pleaded guilty to stealing mail and possessing a USPS mail key, with sentencing set for March 27, 2025. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison and fines.

A man is critically injured following a shooting in Folsom, St. Tammany Parish, with Kaden Robertson arrested for obstruction of justice. An investigation is underway, involving a gun and marijuana found at the scene.

New Orleans enacts a freeze plan providing shelter for the homeless in anticipation of dropping temperatures, with safety advice given to residents to prepare for the cold.

A car caught fire in the French Quarter of New Orleans, near the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The occupants, a mother and daughter, escaped unharmed but lost Christmas gifts in the blaze. The hotel was undamaged and operations continued as normal.