New Orleans Mayor's Mardi Gras Advisory Council announces a public board meeting to discuss city affairs related to Mardi Gras.

Lucien Bazley was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting of Wayne Martin in Marrero, despite claiming self-defense. No gun was found on Martin, and security footage contradicted Bazley's claim.

An arrest warrant was issued for Paul Blanchard for multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a racially charged confrontation in Assumption Parish where he shot at a worker and deputies.

Braylon Parker has been safely found after an Amber Alert. Suspect Braydon Nix remains at large, with NOPD seeking public help to locate him. Nix faces charges including simple kidnapping.

The AMBER Alert for abducted 5-month-old Braylon Parker in New Orleans has been canceled, following a police search after his father, Braydon Nix, took him.

A Denham Springs man, 79-year-old Billy Deloach, was killed in a collision on LA 16 after his Ford Ranger was hit by a Lexus. Seatbelt use and impairment are being investigated.

New Orleans expects a sunny day with a high of 79 degrees and light east winds, while the weekend may see varying conditions, including possible showers and thunderstorms.

New Orleans firefighters battled an early morning two-alarm fire that damaged an Airbnb and a daycare center. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Jefferson Parish will honor veterans on November 7, 2025, with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Square, offering both in-person and live-streamed attendance.

St. Charles Parish started construction on two pump stations for improved flood protection, with over $32 million invested, including a $10 million contribution from the CPRA.

Carlos Pacheco was arrested for multiple sex crimes against minors by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, after tip-offs helped authorities to locate him.

Ruston, Louisiana, plans a road development project with a public meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, to discuss the I-20 at Tarbutton Road improvements.

Louisiana State Police reported two fatal crashes, one involving Rashida H. Taylor on I-55 and another where Edashia Caraway was struck on I-10. Investigations and toxicology tests are underway.