NOPD seeks public help in locating David Sean Wright for information on a November burglary on Perdido Street. He is not a suspect but may have vital details.

Plastipak Packaging Inc. is expanding its Rapides Parish facility with a $53.8 million investment to add production lines and storage, expected to create 40 new jobs.

St. Charles Parish Council discusses a proposed zoning change from residential to industrial on Lot G, Block 11 of the Almedia Plantation, with a public hearing scheduled for December 1.

Jeffrey Boone from New Orleans has been indicted for possessing child pornography, with potential penalties of 10-20 years and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

Louisiana's Department of Health announced the second round of H.E.R.O. Fund applications to enhance the state's healthcare workforce through education and training programs.

NOPD and NHTSA run a "Click It or Ticket" campaign during Thanksgiving to enforce seat belt use; this follows statistics showing high fatality rates in unbelted passengers.

LDWF is investigating a fatal boating accident on Bundick Lake, where John F. Lowe died during a duck hunting trip after their boat capsized and he entered water without a PFD.

Jefferson Parish's 39th Christmas in the Park features 10 million LED lights, festive displays, and character appearances, starting December 1, 2025, with tickets available online.

Louisiana's SNAP recipients will receive full federal benefits in November, plus state-funded assistance for the elderly and disabled, due to proactive measures by Governor Landry's administration during the federal shutdown.

Two men were killed in a shooting in New Orleans' Tulane-Gravier area; drugs were present at the scene. The NOPD continues to investigate with no suspects apprehended.

Authorities are searching for 16-year-old runaway Krislynn Marshall, urging public assistance. She has red hair, brown eyes, and was last seen in a purple sweatshirt and pink shoes.

The LA 582 Bridge in West Carroll Parish will be closed for replacement from Nov 24, 2025, to Jan 30, 2026; detours via LA 17 and LA 2 will be marked.

New Orleans elected a former inmate as clerk of Criminal Court and two newcomers to the City Council, signaling a shift in city leadership and addressing issues such as lost court records and the city's budget crisis.