The NWS predicts sunny weather in New Orleans with highs around 80°F and calm winds, continuing through the week with consistent temperatures and clear skies.

A car hauler caught fire on I-59 near Slidell, causing grass fires and temporary lane closures. The fire, managed by local fire departments without injuries, was under control by the afternoon.

A 66-year-old man went missing near Lake Chien, Louisiana, prompting a multi-agency search led by the U.S. Coast Guard after his empty boat was found. Authorities are seeking public assistance.

The Dawn Busters Kiwanis Club of Metairie will host the 5th annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 19 at Lafreniere Park with trick-or-treating and free carousel rides.

Slidell's Mayor Cromer announces the Olde Towne Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade on November 30th, inviting residents to register their decorated carts. Only the first 100 entries are permitted.

NOPD seeks the public's help to find Linisha Butler, wanted for a burglary and possessing stolen items from the 3100 block of Conti Street in August 2024.

A convicted felon from New Orleans pleaded guilty to possessing ammunition, with sentencing set for January 2025 following a 2020 shooting investigation.

The voter registration deadline for the December 7th General Election is approaching, with in-person registration ending on November 6, 2024. Options are available for in-person, online, and mail registration.

A scheduled water outage in parts of St. Tammany Parish will start Tuesday night for repairs, with a subsequent boil water advisory until the water is deemed safe.

New Orleans man Raymond Brown, 41, is sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegal firearm possession, followed by 3 years of supervised release and a $100 fee.

Latricia Hope Haynes Moliere, 50, from LaPlace, has been indicted on charges of making false statements to the SBA and falsification of bankruptcy records.

New Orleans received a $1.2 million FEMA grant for the Resilient Algiers Project, aiming to create urban farm and green space to improve stormwater management.

Forecasters predict sunny and calm weather in New Orleans with temperatures in the 80s, moving into cooler conditions by Wednesday with breezy northeast winds. Clear nights are also expected throughout the week.