A New Orleans man was sentenced to 248 months in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses, following a guilty plea related to methamphetamine distribution and illegal firearms possession.

A convicted felon, Dante Frazier, was sentenced to 188 months for shooting at police and drug offenses in New Orleans by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon.

Dense Fog Advisory issued for southeast Louisiana, impacting visibility in cities including New Orleans. Drivers advised to use caution due to reduced visibility.

New Orleans hosted an NFL-themed parade combining Super Bowl excitement with Mardi Gras tradition, featuring marching bands, celebrities, and fanfare.

The Camp St. exit in New Orleans will be closed from 5:15 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for traffic management.

A 22-year-old man, Tieron Price, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and possessing machine guns after a high-speed chase and a later search of his home by New Orleans police.

A Mexican national, after deportation, returned to the U.S., got arrested for DUI, and has been sentenced to six months in prison plus supervised release.

NOFD swiftly extinguished a fire at a New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board facility with no injuries or service disruptions; the cause is under investigation.

NNSA will conduct aerial radiological surveillance in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, using a helicopter equipped with detection equipment to ensure public safety.

LaMichael Jackson pleaded guilty to firearm possession as a felon in New Orleans, potentially facing 15 years in prison under Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts.

US 190 West in Pointe Coupee Parish will have a lane closure for utility work on Morganza Floodway Bridge, from 9 AM to 3 PM, impacting westbound traffic.

NOPD enhances security with expert guidance for the Superbowl and Mardi Gras, implementing robust measures, including barriers and inter-agency collaboration, to ensure public safety.

Lane closures on I-12 EB in Baton Rouge due to construction may affect nighttime commutes; further closures on I-12 WB are scheduled for sign construction.