Deputies in Lafourche Parish, LA, rescued 26 people trapped by Hurricane Francine's floodwaters. They were evacuated to a shelter amidst a power outage and disrupted communication lines.

Thousands in Jefferson Parish are without power as Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana. An issue at a substation, not storm-related, is the cause of some outages. Entergy is working on restorations amid preparations for the hurricane's landfall.

Slidell sets up self-service sandbag depots ahead of Tropical Storm Francine; residents are also advised to clear storm drains and secure loose yard items for safety.

Gov. Jeff Landry declares a state of emergency in Louisiana due to Tropical Storm Francine; residents are advised to stay off roads and remain vigilant for potential flooding.

The New Orleans Police are searching for a suspect from a burglary on September 2, 2024, in the 1400 block of Philip Street, with the incident caught on video.

A fatal accident occurred on the Crescent City Connection in New Orleans, where 69-year-old Andrew Perrin died after his vehicle collided with a Kia Telluride.

Two women were hospitalized after separate shootings in New Orleans' Algiers and Tremé neighborhoods; police are investigating both incidents with limited details released.

The NOPD is investigating a shootout involving an officer and a domestic violence suspect, Justin Martin, on Bienville Street. The suspect was hospitalized but is now in custody.

Two suspects were arrested for running a meth operation at an ex-Trinity Yachts site in New Orleans, where approximately one pound of meth was seized.

NOPD seeks public help in identifying auto theft suspects after a white Infiniti was stolen and stripped for parts.

Kenner man Felix Guillermo Solis Jr. is arrested for distributing child pornography; the case, involving multiple agencies, is part of an ongoing investigation following a tip-off.

Chante Mark was arrested for the murder of Raven Francis after a shooting outside Shamrock Bar and Grill, which received a cease and desist order post-incident. Mark previously faced murder charges that were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

Diego Rodriguez-Salvador has been arrested for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 13-year-old in Kenner, stirring community tensions and debate over undocumented immigrants.