Those north of of Interstates 10 and 12, including in Baton Rouge, Slidell and Hammond, will likely face a long-duration freeze that could threaten exposed pipes.

New Orleans started 2025 with a terrorist attack and prison escape and is ending it with a National Guard enforcement. But at least no hurricanes.

Mercy Miller, Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr. each scored 15 points as the Cougars (10-1) won their fourth straight game. It was the Cougars’ second straight 42-win and fourth this season of at least 30 points. UH pulled away with a 21-2 run early in the first half, sparked by eight consecutive points by Flemings.

New Orleans police are gathering evidence to determine a motive and identify a suspect after a woman was found dead on the porch of a home in the 900 block of Saint Maurice Street Saturday. Police have identified the victim but have not yet released her name as officials work to notify her family.

The last inmate caught after an audacious New Orleans jailbreak was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.

The New Orleans Saints hitched to improbable Sunday and wouldn't loosen their grip until they crossed into possible and landed on victory, posting a 20-17 win over Carolina in the Caesars Superdome that riveted as they scored 10 points in the final 2:29.

The Saints can build around their late season momentum by adding weapons in the 2026 NFL Draft around Tyler Shough.

Activity expected to take place at the 1601 Perdido St. building on Monday has been canceled "due to insufficient heating in the building."