The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office reminds residents to follow the local fireworks ordinance for New Year's festivities, with specific times outlined for lawful use.

Garyville's Christmas Eve bonfire event prompts special traffic plans, with a one-way flow on LA 44 from 6-9 p.m. to ensure safety and smooth traffic.

The NWS issued a Dense Fog Advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi due to visibility of a quarter mile or less, affecting driving conditions.

Jefferson Parish announced schedule changes for services like garbage collection, transit, and public facilities during the Christmas period from December 24-26. Regular operations will resume afterward.

Jefferson Parish's Christmas tree recycling program aims to combat coastal erosion, with residents asked to donate bare, non-flocked trees for shoreline fortification.

Michael Feast pled guilty to drug and firearm charges, with sentencing set for March 31, 2026. His crimes were exposed during an undercover operation.

A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 12 in Louisiana resulted in the death of an unrestrained passenger and injuries to two drivers who were not wearing seatbelts.

New Orleans faces disruptions from a dense fog advisory, with advised precaution for travelers due to poor visibility. The advisory, affecting the region until 10 AM CST, includes cities like Metairie and Slidell.

Louisiana's LDWF has announced the closure of oyster harvesting in parts of Drum Bay and Shell Point Reef due to a "localized mortality event" and overharvesting, affecting 1,843 acres.

Louisiana is closing the fall inshore shrimp season in parts of Zone 2 on December 22, 2025, to protect immature white shrimp populations. Other areas remain open, with ongoing monitoring for sustainability.

Louisiana ends 2025 with a record economic year, including $61 billion in investments and 9,300 new jobs with an impressive average salary of $91,000.

A dense morning fog hits New Orleans with high humidity and low visibility; a partly sunny day with possible thunderstorms and light winds is expected, with temperatures around 76°F.

The New Orleans City Council overrode Mayor Cantrell's veto of the 2026 budget, froze new spending, honored military service, celebrated Edna Karr High's win, initiated a sustainable energy program, and extended parking meter limits.