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.

Gretna, Louisiana, begins railroad repairs on 4th Street, with minimal traffic impact expected; city distributes door hangers with details to residents.

Two individuals were shot in New Orleans' Holy Cross neighborhood. NOPD responded at 8:30 p.m. on Andry Street; victims hospitalized, investigation ongoing.

NOPD investigates New Orleans' first 2026 homicide, a 24-year-old man fatally shot on Downman Road and later found on Boeing Street. They seek information to find the culprit(s).

New Orleans' Municipal and Traffic Court reopens at its original Broad Street location after over four years since Hurricane Ida, providing normalcy to the city's justice system.

The article details a week's weather forecast for New Orleans with mostly sunny days and mild temperatures, turning to possible showers and cooler conditions by the weekend.

St. Tammany Fire Protection crew efficiently tackled a mailbox fire in Slidell, preventing any injuries or significant damage and humorously reporting the incident on Facebook.

The New Orleans Saints honored NOPD officers with a special visit to their facility, recognizing their heroism with social media acknowledgment and special jerseys.

New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Roman Nelson responded to IAFF Local 632 President Aaron Mischler's comments, reaffirming the department's support for firefighters and adherence to laws.

A deputy shot a wanted suspect who hit the deputy and his vehicle while fleeing in Elmwood; both the deputy and suspect sustained injuries and an investigation is ongoing.

The NWS updated New Orleans weather, forecasting sunny days with highs around 64-71°F & gentle winds, shifting from northeast to southeast. Nights will see mostly cloudy skies. Showers possible by Thursday.

St. John the Baptist Parish spotlights Matherne's Market, a family-owned grocery store known for fresh produce, meats, and personal service, illustrating community support for local businesses.

St. John the Baptist Parish reminds students that the deadline for LAFF 2025 Essay Contests and Annual Scholarship Program submissions is January 5, 2026.