Jefferson Parish libraries are offering free "Ask-a-Lawyer" sessions to provide legal advice to those who can't afford it, with local attorneys volunteering in different locations.

A Gibson man died after his car hit a pole and fell into a bayou in Terrebonne Parish. No seatbelt was used, and a toxicology sample has been sent for analysis.

NOPD arrested Eric Gentris for second-degree murder after a fatal shooting and vehicle chase. The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Gentris was with his unharmed daughter during the arrest.

Caleb Gasery, 17, was arrested for the second-degree murder of Jason Sumner, who was found shot dead on October 9 in Lacombe, as per local news outlets.

New Orleans Police request public help to find Lacey Hooper, a white female born on August 16, 1986, suspected of a September 7 burglary caught on video.

Abita Brewing Company is opening a new brewery in New Orleans, set to launch in early 2025, featuring a brewhouse and tastings while continuing to use Abita Springs water.

A dump truck accident shut westbound lanes of the Crescent City Connection Bridge, causing major traffic delays. The lanes reopened after nearly three hours.

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.