New Orleans and Baton Rouge prepare for Mardi Gras with scheduled parades and parties, observing updated regulations on spectator items and krewes' throwables for safety.

Councilwoman Dee Dunn invites young singers to join the MLK Community Youth & Young Adult Choir ahead of the 42nd Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Ceremony.

New Orleans expects sunny weather as 2025 ends, with clear skies leading into 2026. However, chances of showers and temperature shifts are predicted later in the week.

Officials are urging caution in New Orleans as strong winds combined with low humidity create elevated fire danger conditions. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning and stay alert for updates.

New Orleans is experiencing widespread dense fog with visibility down to a quarter-mile, high humidity, and warnings for motorists to drive carefully.

NWS forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms in New Orleans with highs around 55 degrees, increasing chances of rain at night with temperatures around 50 degrees, and a windy and rainy weekend ahead.

The CPKC Holiday Train arrived in LaPlace, featuring a festive atmosphere, live music, and Santa Claus. It promoted community spirit and charity, supporting local food banks.

New Orleans to experience a sunny Veterans Day with highs near 59°F and light winds, with clear skies continuing through the week and a slight chance of showers by the weekend.

The weather in New Orleans improves from drizzly to sunny despite early storms and high humidity. Expect warm days, patchy evening fog, a cool breeze on Sunday, and a sunny but cooler Monday. Temperatures will rise again midweek with clear skies.

A Halloween costume prompted a scare at St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office when a photo suggested an inmate escape, later confirmed as a prank involving a costumed patron.

New Orleans has a 30% chance of rain before 2 pm with skies clearing for a high of 86°F. Evening will be milder at 74°F, with mostly clear skies and high humidity. The rest of the week looks consistently sunny and warm.

New Orleans is expecting variable weather this week, with high humidity, chances of rain and thunderstorms, followed by clearer skies and sunny conditions by the weekend.

A head-on collision in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, leaves Charles Levine dead and another driver seriously injured; police investigate the cause and whether impairment was a factor.