Donte Edwards of New Orleans was sentenced to 27 months for narcotics and firearms offenses. He pled guilty to drug trafficking and owning a gun as a felon.

New Orleans man receives 30-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after an incident on Bourbon Street.

Freezing weather in a city-parish leads to government office closures and the suspension of services like garbage collection, with updates on continued disruptions pending.

Travis Jordan received a 21-month sentence for illegal firearm possession after an altercation at a New Orleans bar.

CATS offers free rides to warming centers for the vulnerable during cold weather, as announced by the Mayor's Office.

Louisiana DOTD is battling a winter storm by de-icing roads. ArDOT sent snow plow crews to help. Residents are urged to limit travel and check real-time road updates via the 511 Traveler Information website.

ArDOT assists Louisiana's DOTD in winter storm response, sending 60 personnel and equipment to help pre-treat roads. The cooperation highlights interstate solidarity during crises.

NOPD released preliminary crime stats showing a mixed result in fighting violence, with a suspect arrested for a fatal robbery and decreases in gun arrests and seizures year-on-year.

The National Weather Service issued urgent warnings for severe winter weather in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, cautioning about cold, wind chills, frostbite risks, and advising safety measures.

St. Charles Parish opens a warming shelter at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling during a cold snap, offering refuge and basic amenities, including pet accommodations.

The Louisiana DOTD has announced the temporary closure of a portion of I-49 in Rapides Parish due to an anticipated winter storm, with detours in place for affected motorists.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in Jefferson Parish, leading to closures of government facilities and the setup of warming centers, with officials urging precautions for residents.

A fireplace caused a fire in a New Orleans East home; NOFD responded and rescued 12 cats, with no injuries reported. They stressed the importance of fireplace maintenance.