Five people were arrested in St. Tammany Parish in a joint child-exploitation probe; two suspects were booked into the parish jail and investigations remain ongoing.

Helena Moreno has named five new commissioners to NORD, handing the mayor a reconstituted 13-member board to tackle maintenance, transparency and hiring.

Extreme Cold and Wind Advisories are issued in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of low wind chills and strong gusts, with precautions advised for residents.

A woman was killed and two others injured in an early morning shooting in Gentilly Woods, New Orleans. A male suspect was taken into custody, with the NOPD investigating the incident.

New Orleans reschedules Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting to February 9, with agenda details available online from February 2.

A Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputy died in a crash while escorting a funeral in New Orleans; NOPD is investigating the incident where the deputy's motorcycle was hit by a sedan.

The Summer Work Experience Program by Let's Work River Parishes is accepting applications for young adults aged 18-24 in St. Charles Parish to gain skills and experience. Deadline is March 1.

Two Georgia residents were sentenced for their roles in a multi-million dollar romance scam affecting over 30 women, with Kenneth Akpieyi receiving 25 years and Emuobosan Hall getting 8 years in prison.

US 90 in Jefferson Parish will have partial lane closures for roadwork from Feb 2-6, 2026, with daily disruptions between 6 AM and 5 PM for widening operations.

Jefferson Parish opens warming centers at Terrytown Playground and Alario Multi-Purpose Center for residents and pets due to an extreme cold warning. Assistance and transport are available through the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center.

Dr. Matt Deluhery joins Waukesha Fire Department as EMS Medical Director, bringing extensive emergency medicine expertise and a family history connected to the city.

The Orleans Parish Coroner identified 58‑year‑old Alvin Dabney Jr. as the man who died after a Jan. 12 Central City burglary shooting. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

FEMA is awarding nearly $480 million to Louisiana for hurricane recovery, with major money going to power repairs, waterline replacements and coastal restoration in the New Orleans region.