Brissa Ortiz received a 21-month sentence for Misprision of a Felony related to her brother's drug trafficking.

A woman was shot during an armed robbery in Mid-City, New Orleans, with the NOPD investigating the incident without disclosing the extent of her injuries or details on suspects.

New Orleans officials and advocates oppose Gov. Landry's order to clear homeless encampments ahead of Taylor Swift's concerts, stressing the need for cooperative and just solutions for the homeless.

Thirty recruits began firefighter training with the New Orleans Fire Department, set to learn various skills over a 24-week period to become certified firefighters in multiple areas.

A woman found in Lake Pontchartrain in 1986 has been identified as Pamela Lee Hupp using advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy. The case remains active.

Taylor Swift is set to perform three sold-out shows in New Orleans, with 150,000 fans expected amid Halloween events and a city-declared "We Love Taylor" week.

A Honduran man was indicted in Louisiana for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation, potentially facing prison, fines, and supervised release.

Jefferson Parish libraries are offering free "Ask-a-Lawyer" sessions to provide legal advice to those who can't afford it, with local attorneys volunteering in different locations.

A man was found shot dead in New Orleans' Plum Orchard neighborhood, leading to a homicide investigation by the NOPD after initially being an unclassified death.

John Powell, 77, was indicted for threatening violence against employees of the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Hospital. If convicted, he faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Jerel Clavo from New Orleans has been sentenced to over five years for firearm possession and intent to distribute marijuana, following a guilty plea for a 2021 incident involving gunfire.

Donald Miller from New Orleans pled guilty to federal drug charges and faces a potential prison term of 5-40 years. He was involved in distributing cocaine. His case is part of a wider crackdown on crime by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Three teens were arrested after a shootout in Chalmette, with authorities seeking 26-year-old Jesse Mondy. The incident involved gunshots from a vehicle, endangering a child.