The New Orleans National Weather Service forecasts fair and windy weather, with a sunny weekend ahead, possible showers and storms Sunday night, and a mostly dry and mild week to follow.

New Orleans’ Music Census Sessions offer free business skill workshops for local musicians, featuring speakers from the local industry. The series aims to help artists sustain careers in music.

A fire at a New Orleans East duplex displaced ten people; the NOFD and Red Cross provided assistance. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A two-alarm fire in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward destroyed homes and displaced residents. No human casualties occurred, but three dogs died. Firefighters and support responded, with investigations ongoing into the cause.

A Honduran national, Nelson Alexander Ochoa-Vega, was indicted for illegally re-entering the U.S. after deportation, facing a potential two-year sentence and fines.

New Orleans City Council to discuss plans for utilizing nearly $2 billion for road repairs at an upcoming budget committee meeting. Public attendance is invited.

Honduran man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after previous deportations in 2005 and 2019, faces sentencing with possible prison time and fines.

Louisiana DOTD announces a midday northbound LA 3046 loop closure for roadwork on March 20, between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM, with a detour via U-turn past Claiborne Dr.

New Orleans man Willie Sylvester sentenced to two years for illegal ammo possession after a guilty plea, with subsequent supervised release and a fine.

A Texas man was indicted in Louisiana for intent to distribute over half a kilogram of cocaine, facing 5 to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine if convicted.

Sheldon Smith Sr. was indicted in New Orleans on drug and gun charges, facing up to 30 years for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and additional time for firearms possession.

NWS New Orleans predicts a mostly sunny week with occasional showers and thunderstorms, mid-70s temperatures, and gusty winds shifting from southwest to northwest.

A Honduran man was sentenced for using a fake social security number to seek employment in Louisiana; he received time served, supervised release, and a fine.