A man with mental health issues who barricaded himself in a New Orleans home surrendered to the NOPD after a 14-hour standoff, resulting in no injuries.

LADOTD is hosting an open house to discuss a proposed roundabout at La. 724 and Landry Road in Lafayette Parish, seeking public feedback on the project.

The FBI reveals new details about Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street, including his radicalization and links to ISIS.

Destrehan is experiencing multiple roadworks with detour routes provided, affecting Ormond Center Court, Ormond Boulevard, and Lakewood Dr., aiming to improve infrastructure and safety.

One New Orleans man was arrested for second-degree murder and obstruction of justice while another faces accessory charges after a fatal shooting in St. Bernard Parish.

New Orleans officials seek to end the NOPD's Consent Decree, citing the police department's adherence to constitutional policing and significant reforms since 2012.

JPSO is investigating an in-custody death after deputies responded to a medical emergency, apprehended a fleeing man, who then collapsed and later died in hospital.

Slidell chiropractor Dennis Michael Peyroux pleads guilty to health care fraud involving fake billing of COVID-19 test kits, with $3.2 million to be repaid to Medicare.

Louisiana's GUMBO 2.0 program received federal approval for broadband expansion using $1.355 billion from BEAD funding, aiming to connect 140,000 locations and create thousands of jobs.

The National Weather Service issued a fair weather forecast for New Orleans with variable temperatures and winds throughout the week, including chances of showers toward the weekend.

The NOPD reports a 26% drop in overall crime for 2024, with reductions in person and property crimes by 20% and 27% respectively. Homicide rates also decreased by 35%.

Mike McCarthy is parting ways with the Dallas Cowboys as head coach after contract renewal talks failed, ending his five-year tenure with a 50-38 record.

DA Jason Williams welcomed the new Orleans Parish School Board members and discussed the importance of collaboration between education and the justice system for youth development.