New Orleans weather forecast includes an overcast sky with a high of 52°F, 93% humidity, and a north wind. Showers likely today, with a 60% chance of rain. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with chances of showers continuing into Sunday.

The Sunset Park Restoration Project in St. John the Baptist Parish's tree-planting phase is postponed due to bad weather, rescheduled for December 13.

Construction detours are set in Destrehan, affecting Jonathan Street, Ormond Center Court, and LA 3127 with lane closures and recommended alternate routes for drivers.

LA-3160 will have lane and shoulder closures for utility work until late February, with work hours on weekdays and weekends, weather permitting. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time.

Kenner Police charged Shamar Jefferson with attempted murder after he fired at, but missed, a victim and was arrested with his firearm; Lance Jacobs was also charged as an accomplice.

Services for fallen Deputy Shaquille Guerin will be held at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, with visitation on Dec. 12 starting at 9 a.m. A fund is set up to support his family.

LDWF announced the reopening of the oyster season in Sister Lake, Louisiana. Harvesters can collect market-size oysters with a daily limit of 30 sacks per vessel, following regulations to ensure sustainability.

St. John the Baptist Parish employees, Derrion Thomas and Denzel Noble, achieved success at the APWA Equipment Rodeo, qualifying for national competition.

Kenner police responded to gunshots in the 3600 block of Tulane Drive; no injuries reported. Residents advised avoiding the area during the ongoing investigation.

The US 90B riverbound on-ramp from Earhart Blvd in New Orleans has reopened post-fire repairs, with ongoing monitoring and additional repairs planned.

The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet to discuss turtle device enforcement, disaster aid, and industry marketing strategies in Houma on December 10, with public participation available.

The New Orleans ERB will meet on December 8 to discuss office salary adjustments, police monitor appointment restrictions, and review ethics reports.

A New Iberia woman died in a single-vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish, despite wearing a seatbelt. An investigation and toxicology analysis are ongoing.