The Houston Texans honored three New Orleans police officers for their bravery during a New Year's Day terrorist attack, awarding them as "First Responders of the Game."

Darrion Young of New Orleans was sentenced to over 17 years for drug and firearms offenses, following a guilty plea to all charges including a 2022 carjacking.

The National Weather Service predicts a 40% chance of showers in New Orleans today with high temperatures around 58 degrees, and 100% chance of heavier rain overnight.

The City Planning Commission office will be closed for in-person visits on January 14th, with reasons unspecified, but services remain accessible online and via phone.

The FBI targets violent crime nationwide, with recent indictments in Illinois and Montana, a kidnapping-death charge in Louisiana, a manhunt in Colorado, and child abuse charges against a Florida doctor.

New Orleans officials open Business Recovery Centers to support businesses affected by the Bourbon Street attack, offering loans up to $2 million with the help of the SBA.

The National Weather Service forecasts shifting weather in New Orleans with a mix of clear skies, chances of showers, and varying temperatures throughout the week.

The National Weather Service forecasts overcast conditions in New Orleans with a slow clearing and a high of 60°F by Sunday, followed by a 100% chance of night showers and thunderstorms. The weather will remain unsettled into early next week.

The City of Alexandria opened a Warming Station after the hypothermia death of Carl Blackburn, an unhoused man, amid criticisms of the city's response to the cold weather.

A former Carnival Cruise employee pleaded guilty to possessing child abuse material and may face 20 years in prison. The case demonstrates the effectiveness of Project Safe Childhood in combating child exploitation.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for federal gun and drug charges, after a traffic stop led to his arrest and confession of using firearms for narcotics trafficking.

British and EU nationals affected by the New Orleans terror attack can now apply for compensation through the UK's CICA scheme, without needing paid legal representation.

Bodycam footage shows the confrontation between New Orleans Police and Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who fired at officers before being shot dead. Jabbar was "100% inspired" by ISIS, with related materials found.