A man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing his former workplace in Arabi, with the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office using surveillance and victim statements for identification.

St. Tammany Parish Council elects Cheryl Tanner as Chairwoman and Rick Smith as Vice-Chairman for 2026, succeeding Joe Impastato and Jeff Corbin from 2025.

St. Tammany Parish officials presented a proclamation to Chahta Chief Gillum, designating January 8, 2026, as "Chief Pierre Juzan Day" to honor his role in the Battle of New Orleans.

The NWS in New Orleans forecasts showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m. with a high near 76°F. Winds shifting, with gusts up to 30 mph. Clearing skies later with a cooler night at 48°F. Sunny and windy on Sunday and Monday.

Mexican national Jose Cabrera-Molina is charged with illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, facing up to 2 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

NOPD seeks community help to find a robbery suspect, sharing an image and urging tips through their hotline or Crimestoppers for an incident that occurred on Elysian Fields Avenue.

The article describes the roles and functions of New Orleans' City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments, along with meeting details and their importance in shaping the city's urban planning.

Garyville in St. John the Baptist Parish is preparing for a power outage planned by Entergy for infrastructure upgrades on January 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marrero resident indicted on multiple federal charges, including firearm violations and identity theft, as part of "Operation Take Back America."

84-year-old Malcolm Flot from New Orleans was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued due to his medical condition.

Westwego is ready for a colorful Mardi Gras parade and market with marching bands, floats, and various festivities on January 11th. A post-parade market offers food, music, and activities.

Councilmember Lesli Harris commented on the Minneapolis ICE shooting and its implications for New Orleans, expressing the city's unity and demand for respectful, transparent immigration enforcement.

A Flood Watch has been issued through Saturday morning in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, predicting 2 to 4 inches of rain, with possible flash flooding.