Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome opens a new satellite office in North Baton Rouge to bring city services closer to residents and enhance engagement.

Roderick Parker was sentenced to nine months in prison for a fentanyl and heroin distribution conspiracy in New Orleans, following multi-agency efforts.

The Louisiana DOTD is urging drivers to practice safe driving habits during heavy rain and is taking steps like friction surface treatments to prevent accidents.

The NWS New Orleans forecasts variable weather, including cloudy skies, possible showers, and potential severe thunderstorms, with detailed daily conditions and advisories.

John H. Carter Co. announces a $69 million investment for a new Center for Industrial Excellence in Ascension Parish, expected to create 175 jobs and retain 741 existing positions.

NOPD seeks suspect for January theft of a U-Haul van on Chef Menteur Highway; footage shows the man who later fled with the vehicle. The van's condition post-recovery is undisclosed. Public assistance is requested.

NOPD is seeking help to identify two suspects in a gunpoint robbery on O'Bannon Street. The victim described the assailants as two black males wearing ski masks and dark clothing.

The NOHD's 2024 STI Report highlights a public health crisis in New Orleans due to alarming STI rates, emphasizing the need for awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts.

Louisiana's Governor extends the state of emergency for ongoing recovery from the severe December 2022 storms and tornadoes causing destruction and fatalities.

The Clyde Fant Parkway closure has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb 14, 2025, at 9 am for crane movement, part of the Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. The 15-minute closure is expected to only minimally affect traffic.

Road disruptions are expected today in Norco and surrounding areas due to maintenance and construction, with road closures and power outages affecting several streets.

The NOPD will resume officer promotions following an investigation that found no evidence of bias or cheating, despite earlier allegations and a freeze on promotions prompted by concerns over the testing process.

A 69-year-old man named Willie White died in a Marrero house fire. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating, but the fire may have been accidental.