A 13-year-old boy in Meraux, Louisiana, died after accidentally shooting himself. Authorities urge gun safety, emphasizing secure storage following the tragedy.

Cameron Blackwell, 27, died after his motorcycle hit a guardrail in Metairie; the crash's cause is under investigation and a toxicology sample was collected.

Frankie L. Crosby Sr., a respected member of the Franklinton community and School Board member, was found dead. No evidence of foul play has been reported as police investigate the circumstances.

Clear and sunny skies are forecasted for New Orleans this week, with highs in the upper 80s, shifting winds, and low humidity, promising ideal conditions for outdoor activities.

Two separate homicides on the same day shock Tangipahoa Parish; an 18-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man are dead, with one arrest made in the evening incident.

A body was found following a one-alarm fire in a Gentilly shed, with NOFD responding swiftly to the blaze. The identity of the victim remains unconfirmed, and investigations are ongoing.

A fatal crash on I-10 at Franklin Avenue in New Orleans was reported, with one dead after a vehicle struck a tree.NOPD is investigating and seeking information.

NOPD investigates a shooting in New Orleans that left one man dead and another injured on Louisa Street. The incident is under investigation to identify the suspect(s) and motive.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny week ahead for New Orleans with day temperatures in the mid-80s and comfortable nights, maintaining pleasant weather conditions.

A couple was arrested for possession of drugs and a gun found in their repossessed car in Slidell, as reported by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Two separate car accidents on Louisiana's Northshore claimed two lives; both drivers were not wearing seatbelts and their crashes are under investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department reports an epidemic of thefts of Fire Department Connections which are crucial for firefighting efforts in high-rise buildings.

A Mandeville man was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies found 11 emaciated dogs at his home. He faces 11 counts, and the dogs are now with animal control.