The New Orleans Saints honored NOPD officers with a special visit to their facility, recognizing their heroism with social media acknowledgment and special jerseys.

The NWS updated New Orleans weather, forecasting sunny days with highs around 64-71°F & gentle winds, shifting from northeast to southeast. Nights will see mostly cloudy skies. Showers possible by Thursday.

St. John the Baptist Parish reminds students that the deadline for LAFF 2025 Essay Contests and Annual Scholarship Program submissions is January 5, 2026.

New Orleans forecast includes overcast skies, 96% humidity, 66°F, with fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by sunnier weather and temperatures up to 77°F.

A one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish on New Year's Day resulted in the death of 42-year-old Chad White, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his Kia.

Noah and Amelia are the most popular baby names in Louisiana for 2025, per the Louisiana Department of Health. Other top names include Liam, James, and Charlotte.

Two men were shot in separate incidents in New Orleans, leaving one dead and another injured, with police investigations ongoing and no suspects identified.

A man died in a New Orleans house fire early Sunday despite NOFD's quick response; the 41-year-old was found in the family room. Investigation on the cause is ongoing.

A two-car crash in St. James Parish, LA, on Christmas morning resulted in four deaths and two injuries. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the cause, which may include impairment.

NOPD seeks public help in identifying suspects from a December 20 theft on Bourbon Street and has released surveillance images of them and their maroon Nissan Rogue.

Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish are encouraged to join a trivia game that supports local businesses, with submissions due by January 5, 2026.

Garyville's Christmas Eve bonfire event prompts special traffic plans, with a one-way flow on LA 44 from 6-9 p.m. to ensure safety and smooth traffic.

Jefferson Parish's Christmas tree recycling program aims to combat coastal erosion, with residents asked to donate bare, non-flocked trees for shoreline fortification.