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.

The New Orleans weather forecast indicates a mix of thunderstorms and clearer skies, with temperatures ranging from mid-60s to low 80s over the coming week.

A crash involving at least one 18-wheeler on the Bonnet Carre Spillway closed westbound lanes of I-10, causing traffic delays and at least one injury.

Shots were fired at federal agents in New Orleans during an altercation; a suspect in a kidnapping and robbery case barricaded himself in an apartment, leading to a lockdown at a nearby school. No injuries reported as agencies respond.

Jefferson Parish voters will decide on a new tax to increase local teacher and staff pay, potentially making the district's starting salaries the highest in the area.

A former Louisiana State Police sergeant was arrested for "skip scanning" at a store in uniform and on duty, leading to his immediate resignation and charges.

NOPD identified Lelia Ann May Malley as the victim of a 2002 cold case using FBI technology. Her daughter seeks information on her murder as the investigation reopens.