St. Charles Parish Council will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss local infrastructure, including drainage and water management systems. The public is welcome to join in person or via live stream.

New Orleans officials announced new safety equipment for NOPD funded by a state grant, emphasizing its importance for community protection and police efficiency.

The boil water advisory for New Orleans' Westbank has been lifted after SWBNO confirmed water safety following a pump-induced pressure drop. Residents are advised to flush their plumbing.

A vehicle fire on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge temporarily closed I-10 East and caused traffic delays. One lane later reopened, with no reported injuries and the fire cause under investigation.

Laborde Products is investing $5.8 million to expand its headquarters in St. Tammany Parish, adding a new operations center and R&D space, which is expected to create 13 new jobs.

NOPD investigates an officer-involved shooting after a burglary call; a suspect was shot and no officers were injured. The incident and use of force are under review.

The NOFD extinguished a two-alarm fire at a house under construction in Uptown New Orleans, preventing spread to nearby homes. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Ronald Johnson was sentenced to 106 months in prison for federal drug and weapon violations in New Orleans, including distributing controlled substances and illegal firearm possession.

A 14-year-old student at Thibodaux High School is charged with terrorizing after sending a SnapChat threat involving a firearm, falsely impersonating another student. The minor is under electronic monitoring and faces additional charges.

Lane closures on Causeway Boulevard near West Napoleon Avenue are set to begin next week due to gas line work, causing expected delays until Oct. 28, 2024.

A body was found following a one-alarm fire in a Gentilly shed, with NOFD responding swiftly to the blaze. The identity of the victim remains unconfirmed, and investigations are ongoing.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny week ahead for New Orleans with day temperatures in the mid-80s and comfortable nights, maintaining pleasant weather conditions.

A couple was arrested for possession of drugs and a gun found in their repossessed car in Slidell, as reported by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.