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.

New Orleans began its 2025 Carnival season with community resilience, as large crowds participated in festivities after a recent terror attack. Despite schedule changes due to President Biden's visit, the city honored victims and upheld traditions.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has supported local families during the holidays with gifts, food, and appliances through its COPS For Christmas program, involving community donations and appearances by notable figures.

The St. Charles Parish Council met to commit funds for road maintenance and to consider Amendment No. 3 for additional planning services funding, with a public hearing set for January 27, 2025.

St. Charles Parish is accepting online registrations for various spring sports, with specific clubs handling different areas and late fees applying after January 25. No refunds once uniforms are ordered.

Road closures on Ormond Center Court near Destrehan for construction, with provided detours, won't affect state-level traffic, per St. Charles Parish updates.

St. Charles Parish alerts of traffic disruptions due to equipment transport on the Mississippi River, affecting River Road near Waterford 3 from 10 a.m. with intermittent delays expected.

An Orleans Parish man, Melcolm Dolliole, was indicted on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession, with potential for severe penalties upon conviction.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a cold weather advisory and freeze watch for southeast Louisiana, with wind chills potentially reaching 22 degrees.

The ATF concluded investigations on the Bourbon Street attack, revealing Jabbar's deliberate attempts to destroy evidence by setting a fire and new insights into his inexperience with explosives used in the attack.

The St. Bernard Parish Government and Ochsner Blood Bank are hosting a blood drive on January 6 in response to a recent tragedy, facilitating community donations to address the blood supply shortage.