An appeals court upheld a mistrial in the sex‑abuse case against former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts after procedural questions about a late grand‑jury indictment stalled jury selection.

Ascension Parish Councilman Joel Robert was arrested on aggravated assault charges after an alleged Jan. 2 parking‑lot road‑rage incident in Gonzales.

A dog park outing turned into an emergency when a husky swallowed a cocaine-contaminated napkin; vets warn even tiny amounts of street drugs can be life-threatening for pets.

A stolen Hyundai led troopers on a chase from Jefferson Parish into New Orleans before crashing on Polymnia Street; officers recovered drugs and a modified firearm and arrested two people.

Sunny weather with a high of 69 degrees is expected in New Orleans today, but showers are forecasted to begin after midnight with a high chance of precipitation.

I-10 eastbound in New Orleans reopened after a police chase from Jefferson Parish led to a temporary closure. Traffic resumed around 3 p.m., easing congestion caused by the incident. Details on the chase are pending further investigation.

The Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras Parade is set for Saturday evening in downtown Covington, with the Covington Police Department announcing road closures and parking restrictions to ensure a safe celebration.

Two suspects were arrested by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for the shooting death of 16-year-old Harold Warren, Jr. during an alleged bad gun deal.

St. Charles Parish announces road closures and construction projects, including Hwy 628 shutdown, Jonathan Street closure, and intermittent lane closures on LA 3127, with detour options and advisory for travelers.

Gretna, Louisiana, is facing a week-long closure of 4th Street for repairs, affecting local traffic and parking. The City advises residents to find alternative routes and thanks them for their patience.

St. Bernard Parish officials visited Washington, D.C., to discuss infrastructure, funding, and local challenges, while promoting the Louisiana seafood industry.

The Jefferson Parish Water Department asks residents to stop leaving faucets dripping as temperatures rise and the risk of frozen pipes subsides to avoid straining the water system.

Upcoming lane and ramp closures on the I-10 in New Orleans for guardrail installations will affect drivers nightly from February 2nd, with various exits being closed for safety enhancements.