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.

Slidell, LA issues advisories for severe cold, winds, and fire risk, urging residents to take safety precautions and offering shelter for those in need.

A woman died in New Orleans after her electric scooter collided with a car at Palmyra Street and S. Claiborne Avenue. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Two men were shot in separate incidents in New Orleans, leaving one dead and another injured, with police investigations ongoing and no suspects identified.

Destrehan faces road closures and detours due to construction and utility work, impacting Jonathan Street, Ormond Center Court, and LA 3127. Alternate routes are provided.

A driver was arrested by federal agents for immigration violations after a traffic accident in Slidell, which involved a federal vehicle from "Operation Catahoula Crunch."

A man died in a New Orleans house fire early Sunday despite NOFD's quick response; the 41-year-old was found in the family room. Investigation on the cause is ongoing.

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 faces dense fog with visibility down to a quarter mile, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CST Sunday. Drivers are urged to be cautious.

Gretna Police announced Operation Save A Life, providing free smoke alarm installations until May 1, 2026, aiming to improve fire safety awareness and prevent fire-related injuries and deaths.

Plaquemines Parish announces waste service hiatus over New Year's, with government buildings and compactor sites closed from Dec 31 to Jan 2, and no garbage pickup. Trash bins provided outside gates; services resume Jan 5.