NHTSA and local law enforcement run the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign from Dec 11, 2024, to Jan 1, 2025, to reduce holiday impaired driving.

NOPD released crime stats for the week of Dec 8-14, showing a mix of progress and challenges, with a drop in gun arrests and seizures, but successful high-profile arrests.

NOPD requests public assistance to locate William Workman, suspected of cruelty towards an individual who is infirmed on December 12th on Port of New Orleans Place.

A quadruple shooting in Gentilly left two dead and two injured; police are investigating the incident without a confirmed suspect or motive.

Three men are in critical condition after a shooting in Harvey, LA, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, with no further details on suspects or motives yet.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts a mild mid-December week with patchy fog and mostly sunny days, with highs ranging from 54°F to 75°F.

Saints QB Derek Carr is out for Sunday's game due to injuries and Jake Haener will start. The team also reactivated Tanoh Kpassagnon and put linebacker D'Marco Jackson on injured reserve.

A 61-year-old cyclist, John Howard, was killed after a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 61 in Louisiana. Police are investigating the incident, including whether impairment was a factor.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for New Orleans, with a mix of sunny days and potential light showers, and mentions winds and temperatures for the coming days.

The New Orleans Fire Department controlled a two-alarm fire at The Hidden Vault on Earhart Blvd, with no reported injuries and ongoing investigations into its cause.

A Ponchatoula woman has been sentenced to over a year in prison for embezzling from her employer, with a mandate for restitution and supervised release after.

A man was shot near Champions Square, New Orleans, and hospitalized; the suspect was arrested. The incident occurred after a high school championship at the Superdome.

New Orleans fire departments urge caution during the holiday season to prevent fire hazards, offering safety tips such as choosing fresh Christmas trees and using approved electrical lights.