Ex-priest Lawrence Hecker pleaded guilty to decades of sexual abuse, facing life imprisonment. His trial was delayed due to health issues and procedural hitches, with his case underscored by the rarity of clergy abuse trials leading to conviction.

Nine shootings over the weekend in New Orleans left four dead and multiple injured, including a fatal incident involving a toddler, amidst Bayou Classic festivities.

Ormond Center Ct in St. Charles Parish is closed indefinitely after a road washout, affecting local traffic and emergency services. Public Works is assessing the situation without a set timeline for repairs.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for New Orleans, highlighting sunny and mild conditions transitioning to a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

The NORD Commission's Holiday in the Park celebrates its 5th year with lights and festivities at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park in New Orleans, running until January 2, 2025.

A Mexican man pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony in a drug trafficking case involving meth shipments from California to New Orleans. He faces up to three years in prison.

A former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office employee, Labrina Carey Lackey, faces felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $90,000 from an inmate trust fund.

Saints' Taysom Hill is out for the 2024 season with a knee injury, ending his dynamic contributions to the team.

An 87-year-old woman died and five relatives were injured after a gas explosion at an Avondale home caused by a cement truck hitting a gas line. The fire department contained the gas, and Atmos Energy is investigating.

A Georgia woman pleaded guilty to money laundering and aiding interstate travel for racketeering, linked to transporting illegal funds and drugs for a trafficking organization.

A Mexican national pled guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges in New Orleans federal court, facing a hefty prison sentence and fines.

NOPD seeks a person of interest after a three-year-old accidentally shot himself with a gun registered to Tatisha C. Refuge. They urge her to come forward for questioning.

The NOPD's latest weekly crime report shows a decrease in gun seizures and arrests compared to the previous year, with incidents of illegal weapon possession tackled during the last week of November 2024.