NORD Commission, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and Xavier University students, launches its Annual Christmas Toy Drive to support children in need, with donations accepted at multiple locations.

Two Romanians face charges for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after previous deportations, with potential penalties up to 2 years imprisonment and $250,000 in fines.

A Thibodaux man pleaded guilty to stealing Social Security payments after his wife's death, totaling over $144,000, and now faces up to 10 years in prison.

The NOPD reports a 42% drop in gun arrests and a 21.6% decrease in gun seizures for a week in 2024 compared to 2023, noting these are preliminary figures.

Kendrick Williams, 20, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to drug possession with intent to distribute and related firearm possession before Judge Jay C. Zainey, facing significant prison time and fines.

A man was fatally shot in New Orleans' Warehouse District; police are investigating what they believe was a targeted attack. Local businesses closed following the incident.

The New Orleans Saints have fired Head Coach Dennis Allen and appointed Darren Rizzi as interim head coach. Owner Gayle Benson expressed respect for Allen's contributions despite the team's underperformance.

A man was killed by a gunshot in Metairie, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident with no suspect or motive yet identified.

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi, predicting minor flooding and advising caution.

A man was shot in the French Quarter of New Orleans and transported to the hospital; NOPD is investigating the incident that occurred early Sunday morning.

NOPD seeks public help to find Bryan Cannon, a person of interest in an October 19 shooting investigation, but no charges have been filed against him.

NOPD seeks help to find three suspects linked to an armed robbery on Dwyer Road. Witnesses reported the assailants, who escaped in a white Ford van, as being three Black males wearing all black.

New Orleans faces minor coastal flooding with mostly sunny weather and temperatures in the low 80s. The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for potential flooding of 1 to 2 feet above ground along some southeastern shores.