NOPD seeks help to ID a theft by fraud suspect; urges public to call detectives or Crimestoppers with info, emphasizing community involvement in crime resolution.

St. Charles Parish Council plans to discuss zoning for solar farms during a meeting on January 12, 2026, with public attendance encouraged for community input.

Jefferson Parish announces office closures and altered services around New Year's Day, including no garbage collection on January 1 and various holiday schedules for government facilities and programs.

NOPD investigates an early morning homicide on Chef Menteur Highway, urging public assistance while the perpetrator and victim's details remain unreleased.

David I. Courcelle is sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, following a nomination by President Trump and Senate confirmation.

New Orleans enforces heightened security for New Year's Eve, increasing trooper presence, establishing an Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarter, and imposing drone restrictions to ensure public safety.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet on Jan. 6 to discuss various wildlife matters, including hunting season rules and fishery techniques.

NOPD seeks public aid in finding missing 23-year-old Damien Godchaux Jr., last seen near General Meyer Avenue and Ernest Street. Call 504-658-6040 with info.

New Orleans weather is clear and chilly with a high around 50°F, dropping to 37°F at night, with strong north winds. Sunny days ahead with highs reaching the 60s.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office investigates vehicle burglaries in Paradis, where several firearms were stolen, and calls for community help with surveillance footage.

The Krewe of Kuties parade in Gretna, Louisiana, showcases children's Mardi Gras spirit with no registration required, encouraging kids to decorate bikes and wagons for the 9th annual event.

A 22-year-old man was killed in a crash involving his truck and a bus in Marrero, LA. Toxicology results are pending. Later, a pedestrian was fatally hit in the same area; the driver is cooperating with the investigation.

A man, 41, died in a fire in New Orleans' Milneburg neighborhood. The NOFD found him unresponsive in his home after arriving within four minutes post-report. The cause of the fire and the man's death is under investigation.