Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer resigns for a legislative affairs role at DOTD, expressing mixed emotions and reflecting on infrastructure achievements. Bill Borchert will become interim mayor.

The New Orleans Fire Department issued a press release emphasizing safety measures to prevent fires during cold weather, offering tips and free smoke alarm installations.

Jefferson Parish hosts the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with a parade and a banquet, inviting the community to honor his legacy.

Advisories issued in New Orleans for a cold snap with potential snow and ice accumulation; residents urged to avoid travel and prepare for harsh conditions.

New Orleans seeks a new Registrar of Voters; applications are invited until January 28, 2025, with a decision by March 31, 2025. Eligible candidates must be local voters with relevant qualifications.

Donald Miller, known as "Duck," received a 78-month prison sentence for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking scheme, after pleading guilty to related charges.

Louisiana's DOTD released a Strategic Improvement Plan, following Governor Landry's order, to address funding, efficiency, and communication challenges, based on studies and advice from a consulting group.

Louisiana officials Landry and Murrill criticize a DOJ report on State Police, affirming support for officers and accusing the DOJ of political motives.

The NWS in New Orleans forecasts varying weather, including thunderstorms and a chance of snow, with fluctuating temperatures and winds through the week.

Marshall Faulk joins Sodexo Live! as Chief Flavor Officer to curate the Super Bowl LIX menu, blending New Orleans cuisine with the event's global flair.

Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana plans to use Super Bowl LIX to attract business leaders to the state by showcasing its strengths in culture, economy, and technology at the Louisiana NOW Pavilion.

A woman riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a car on Tulane Avenue in Mid-City, New Orleans. The driver stayed, but details and potential charges are unclear.

New Orleans man Gernell Hankton receives a 135-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession and giving false information for his purchase.