Dense fog will slow Wednesday morning commutes in New Orleans, with sun and a warm high near 76°F by midday. A strong system could bring storms late Saturday into early Sunday.

Julie Emerson has been appointed as Louisiana's new Chief of Staff by Governor Jeff Landry, praised for her experience and conservative reform efforts.

NOPD renews call for help identifying individuals linked to a unresolved 2022 homicide of Kevin August, seen near the victim's vehicle before the shooting.

A cyclist was critically injured by an impaired driver, who is now in custody facing multiple charges, including 4th-offense DWI and vehicular negligent injuring.

Durbert Ashford was arrested for robbing the same store twice in a week in Slidell, identified by his clothing and apprehended through quick police teamwork.

Japan’s UBE is investing $500M at Cornerstone Energy Park in Waggaman to build the first large-scale U.S. plant making DMC and EMC for lithium-ion batteries, promising dozens of skilled jobs.

Kenner Police Department joins the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, increasing patrols to deter impaired driving during Carnival season, with a state grant backing their enforcement efforts.

Dense fog is reducing visibility across New Orleans this morning; expect clearer skies and a warm afternoon with highs near 74°F.

State police say a 21-year-old was arrested after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with who he believed to be a 15-year-old. The investigation remains active.

Rex's grandstands have moved Uptown to The Josephine; here's where to stand and toast Carnival royalty next Tuesday. Practical viewing tips and key stops included.

A judge denied Hilda Vasquez’s request to contact her surviving children while she remains jailed on charges tied to her 12‑year‑old son’s death. The protective order stays in place and her next hearing is March 10.

The St. Charles Parish Council met to discuss items including a new contract for sand volleyball courts by Centric Gulf Coast, Inc., with proceedings live-streamed for public viewing.

A routine traffic stop in Kenner on January 26 led to a drug arrest after officers observed narcotics in plain view and found additional drugs concealed on a passenger, police said.