The boil water advisory for New Orleans' Westbank has been lifted after SWBNO confirmed water safety following a pump-induced pressure drop. Residents are advised to flush their plumbing.

A house fire in Algiers Point, New Orleans, displaced four people and pets, with 47 firefighters responding. No injuries were reported and the fire was under control by 10 p.m. The cause is under investigation.

A vehicle fire on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge temporarily closed I-10 East and caused traffic delays. One lane later reopened, with no reported injuries and the fire cause under investigation.

Forecasters predict sunny and calm weather in New Orleans with temperatures in the 80s, moving into cooler conditions by Wednesday with breezy northeast winds. Clear nights are also expected throughout the week.

The recall effort against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape failed to obtain the required 37,000 signatures, garnering only about 26,000. Despite this, the organizers thanked their supporters and vowed to continue their advocacy.

Walter Andrew Brister IV was sentenced to probation for a fatal hit-and-run near LSU, with conditions including community service and a driving program.

A boil water advisory is in effect for New Orleans’ Westbank due to a significant drop in water pressure caused by pump failure. Residents are advised to boil tap water before use.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and calm weather for New Orleans with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and mild wind, suggesting a peaceful week ahead.

Laborde Products is investing $5.8 million to expand its headquarters in St. Tammany Parish, adding a new operations center and R&D space, which is expected to create 13 new jobs.

Two Louisiana shootings, one in Lacombe where a man was found dead, and another in Tangipahoa Parish where Johnathan Blackwell was arrested for second-degree murder, have stirred local communities.

The NWS in New Orleans predicts sunny weather with temperatures in the low to mid-80s for the upcoming week, including a clear Columbus Day with a high near 87 degrees.

New Orleans police arrested Devain Washington after a brief barricade situation; he was wanted for aggravated assault in Texas and firearm charges in New Orleans.

The NOPD seeks public assistance to identify the driver involved in a hit and run at North Claiborne and Esplanade Avenues, involving a damaged black Nissan sedan with a temporary tag.