Waggaman Playground's walking track will close on April 7, 2025, for upgrades including new lighting, fitness equipment, and pavilions, reopening in early fall.

A man from Terrebonne Parish pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and awaits a June 2025 sentencing with a minimum of ten years' imprisonment.

The NWS forecasts a warm, sunny day in New Orleans with a high of 85 and breezy conditions, changing to cloudier skies and high chances of weekend showers and thunderstorms.

A Slidell man pled guilty to illegal machine gun possession and faces up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, with the sentencing set for July 2025.

The NWS predicts breezy conditions in New Orleans, with highs near 84°F, continuing through the week, and chances of showers and thunderstorms increasing towards the weekend.

NOPD reports a 55% decrease in gun-related arrests and a 42% drop in seized firearms in 2025 compared to 2024, notwithstanding an arrest in a homicide case.

A New Orleans man, Caresses Perique, received a 92-month prison term for illegal firearm possession, following a guilty plea. His prior felon status made firearm possession illegal.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office, Parish Government, and Fire Department supported "Exceptional Athletes of St. Bernard" at their Special Olympics qualifier.

New Orleans weather forecast includes potential severe storms with heavy rain before noon, high near 82°F, and patchy fog. The week's pattern continues with cloudy skies and breezy conditions.

A New Orleans mail carrier was indicted for accepting bribes to facilitate drug trafficking, facing up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and supervised release if convicted.

ExxonMobil will invest $100 million in Baton Rouge to increase production of semiconductor-grade isopropyl alcohol by 2027, creating jobs and boosting Louisiana's role in tech supply chain.

New Orleans is set for wet weather with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms today and a high near 79°F. Conditions will persist tonight with heavy rain possible, and eases on Sunday with a 30% chance of rain and partly sunny skies forecasted.

NOPD investigates a homicide on Royal Street where a 65-year-old man's body was found by friends. Homicide Detective Rob Long leads the ongoing case, and public assistance is requested.