Slidell police took a man into protective custody after he threatened self-harm and brandished a firearm, ending a four-hour standoff without injuries.

St. Charles Parish government buildings closed on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; waste collection resumes Dec. 1.

New Orleans prepares for the 52nd Bayou Classic with enhanced security, involving multiple law enforcement agencies ensuring safety during the football and cultural festivities.

LDWF issued 60 citations for migratory game bird hunting violations during the duck hunting season's opening weekends in Louisiana's West and East Zones.

Louisiana is calling for submissions for the 2025 Youth Hunter of the Year award, where young hunters under 15 can share hunting experiences for a chance to win prizes and recognition.

St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 announced a new Safe Haven Baby Box at Station 11 in Olde Towne Slidell, a secure option for parents to surrender newborns anonymously.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office rescued two boaters from Lake Pontchartrain after their vessel sank due to choppy waves. The boaters were unharmed.

The New Orleans Police Department Crime Lab received full accreditation and is restoring Serology services post-Hurricane Katrina, aiming for operational DNA lab by 2027.

A Terrebonne Parish man was charged with gross littering and interference with navigation after sinking a vessel in Bayou Terrebonne, obstructing water flow.

Louisiana's Class of 2026 high school diplomas will feature a special seal for the US 250th anniversary, announced by Governor Landry and Superintendent Brumley.

The Governors’ Coalition for Energy Security expanded, adding New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to address energy costs and inflation.

Katoen Natie Baton Rouge begins a $25 million expansion, expected to create 22 jobs and retain 29, with a new warehouse for titanium dioxide and other products, bolstering Baton Rouge's logistics sector.

LDWF announces $5.21 million in conservation project funding through the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program, with project details available on its website.