The Louisiana Department of Health reported a hypothermia death in Rapides Parish, stressing the dangers of alcohol in cold weather and advising on generator use, heating safety, and protective measures during winter.

New Orleans Fire Department responded to a duplex fire on Toledano St., escalating to a two-alarm blaze that displaced ten people and injured one. The fire was controlled within an hour with no fatalities reported.

A Honduran national pled guilty to federal charges of illegal firearm possession after being found with a gun during a police sweep in New Orleans. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

A man was fatally shot in New Orleans' St. Roch neighborhood, with the NOPD investigating the homicide near Elysian Fields Avenue and North Galvez Street.

Bogalusa's Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail following an arrest concerning a drug-trafficking and prostitution operation. He faces several charges amid claims of a politically motivated investigation.

Emmanuel Ugabaja of Duluth pleaded guilty to money laundering related to internet scams involving fake romances and inheritances. He could face up to five years in prison with sentencing set for April 8, 2025.

The St. Bernard's community was offered a free internet safety program, Project iGuardian, by the Sheriff’s Office to protect children from online dangers.

Bogalusa's Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested for drug trafficking and corruption charges, including distributing illegal drugs and using profits to provide firearms to ineligible individuals.

St. Charles Parish alerts of traffic disruptions due to equipment transport on the Mississippi River, affecting River Road near Waterford 3 from 10 a.m. with intermittent delays expected.

An Orleans Parish man, Melcolm Dolliole, was indicted on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession, with potential for severe penalties upon conviction.

The ATF concluded investigations on the Bourbon Street attack, revealing Jabbar's deliberate attempts to destroy evidence by setting a fire and new insights into his inexperience with explosives used in the attack.

Lane closures are expected in Belle Chasse due to the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project, primarily at Engineers Rd and LA23 intersection from Jan 6-8 during specified daytime hours.

Assistant DA Ian Kersting from Orleans Parish died by apparent suicide at the DA's office. He specialized in sexual assault cases and was a part of the SAKI unit. The office will close for a day to provide staff with counseling.