Louisiana won the 'Deal of the Year' award from Business Facilities Magazine for a $10 billion Meta AI data center, promising high salaries and job creation.

A Honduran national pled guilty to federal charges of illegal firearm possession after being found with a gun during a police sweep in New Orleans. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

A man was fatally shot in New Orleans' St. Roch neighborhood, with the NOPD investigating the homicide near Elysian Fields Avenue and North Galvez Street.

Bogalusa's Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail following an arrest concerning a drug-trafficking and prostitution operation. He faces several charges amid claims of a politically motivated investigation.

Jefferson Parish officials issue a cold weather advisory as a cold snap hits, with temperatures dropping to the low 30s and wind chills between 15 to 25 degrees. Residents are advised to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants.

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer resigns to take a new role with Louisiana DOTD, leaving behind a legacy of city improvements. Councilman-at-Large Bill Borchert will become interim mayor.

Emmanuel Ugabaja of Duluth pleaded guilty to money laundering related to internet scams involving fake romances and inheritances. He could face up to five years in prison with sentencing set for April 8, 2025.

The St. Bernard's community was offered a free internet safety program, Project iGuardian, by the Sheriff’s Office to protect children from online dangers.

New Orleans faces a freeze warning with temperatures possibly dropping to 30°F. Residents are advised to protect sensitive plants from the cold. Showers are expected later in the week, with cloudy skies and chances of rain into the next week.

The LDH confirmed the first U.S. death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person over 65 with underlying conditions, with no other cases reported in Louisiana.

Bogalusa's Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested for drug trafficking and corruption charges, including distributing illegal drugs and using profits to provide firearms to ineligible individuals.

Zion Williamson is set to return from a hamstring injury to play for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Timberwolves.

Associated Terminals continued its tradition by donating bicycles to the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office for distribution to local children during the holidays.