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.

Covington police responded to an incident near South Jefferson; William Pitcher Junior High was placed on lockdown as officers investigated. Officials say no wider threat was found.

St. Tammany Junior High in Slidell was put on lockdown Thursday after reports of a safety concern. Initial updates were posted on social channels as officials investigated.

Three children were struck after getting off a school bus near Thibodaux; at least two were airlifted to New Orleans hospitals while state police investigate.

Tangipahoa deputies are searching for a man accused of biting part of a woman's face after allegedly holding her for days. The victim remains hospitalized.

Roadwork on US 61 in Jefferson Parish from Feb 2-6 will involve right lane closures between Maple Ridge Drive and North Labarre Road, potentially causing traffic delays.

The NWS has issued extreme cold and wind advisories for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with conditions including wind chills as low as 10 degrees and gusts up to 40 mph.

Two suspects were arrested for the fatal shooting at Dooky Chase's Restaurant which resulted in the death of 19-year-old Kareem Harris and injured three women.

Two men were charged after an armed robbery in Violet, LA, where suspects known to the victim demanded money at gunpoint before fleeing. No injuries were reported, and the investigation continues.

A resident jumped from a window to escape a house fire in New Orleans, potentially started by a space heater. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing further damage.