Gerald "Bird" Barker was sentenced to consecutive life terms for the second-degree murders of two individuals in a residence linked to drug activities. The judge also imposed additional penalties for other convictions related to the case.

The NOPD seeks public assistance in identifying a suspect from a December 15 double homicide that occurred on Franklin Avenue and resulted in two deaths and two injuries.

NOPD seeks help in finding suspects linked to a Bourbon Street shooting that injured a teen, urging public assistance through tips to aid their investigation.

The NOPD has identified Jalil Williams as the suspect in the murder of Cox Communications employee Adam Brown and is seeking him on a charge of second-degree murder.

NOPD releases a critical incident video detailing an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle on December 4, 2024. No injuries or arrests reported; the investigation is ongoing.

NOPD arrested Alex Harris for his alleged involvement in a mass shooting that injured ten people during a parade. Harris faces multiple charges, and the investigation continues with assistance from the public.

The article provides an update on New Orleans' overcast weather with mild temperatures and details the upcoming forecast, including gradually clearer skies and potential showers next week.

NORD announces improvements to New Orleans parks and facilities, addressing challenges like funding and vandalism, and fostering community engagement with new programs.

A pedestrian, Carolyn Hudson, died after being hit by a vehicle on a Louisiana highway. Authorities are investigating the December 17 accident and stress the importance of pedestrian safety.

St. Charles Parish celebrated the completion of a $11.9 million drainage upgrade at the Destrehan No. 2 Pump Station, enhancing flood defenses for the community.

Bo Stribling died in a single-vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish, after his truck veered off the road and overturned. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. Toxicology samples were taken to assess impairment.

Several Jefferson Parish services will close on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday, affecting government offices, garbage collection, and recreational facilities. Normal operations will resume on December 26.

Former Catholic Priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to charges including rape and kidnapping from a 1975 incident. The trial faced delays due to his dementia and a judge's recusal.