Jefferson Parish officials warn residents to safely heat their homes and operate generators during a cold front, cautioning against fire hazards and carbon monoxide poisoning. A Freeze Warning and Red Flag Warning are in effect.

NOFD advises on fire safety in New Orleans amidst increased use of space heaters and fireplaces due to colder weather, emphasizing precautions against potential fire hazards.

The New Orleans City Council has approved funding for around 600 affordable housing units across Districts B and C, with Councilmember Lesli Harris leading the move.

Louisiana's LDWF partnered with PayIt for a new digital platform that enables easy online boat registration renewals, aiming to streamline the process for boaters.

A 29-year-old man was arrested for multiple vandalism incidents in Meraux's Lexington Place Subdivision after heightened local police presence and community reports.

A vehicle crash on Highway 90 in Boutte caused traffic delays with lanes blocked and diversions in place. Details on the crash cause or injuries were not given.

Texas man John Acosta died in a single-vehicle crash in Calcasieu Parish, as reported by Louisiana State Police.

New Orleans' Public Works Committee recommends a contract for redevelopment of the historic Lincoln Beach, with a funding of $1.9 million from bond funds awaiting Council approval.

New Orleans begins a $32.4 million flood resilience project at St. Bernard Neighborhood Campus and Willie Hall Playground to combat urban flooding and improve community spaces.

The LDWF's online boat registration system is down for maintenance until after the weekend, to modernize and improve the user experience. Alternative registration methods are available.

A 66-year-old bicyclist, John Martin, was killed in a hit-and-run in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. Kyrian Joseph Jr. allegedly involved, turned himself in.

Orleans Parish offers free parking for early voters near City Hall from Nov. 1-8, excluding Nov. 2, to encourage voter turnout by easing parking difficulties.

Warren Easton Charter High School in New Orleans canceled classes following an off-campus stabbing incident between two students. The altercation led to a boy's hospitalization and a girl's arrest for aggravated battery. The NOPD is investigating.