A federal judge in the Western District of Louisiana appoints a public defender to represent Micah Legnon. FOX 8 New Orleans fox8live.com/2025/12/16/lou…

HAPPENING NOW: Statewide network outage disrupts OMV services across Louisiana FOX 8 New Orleans fox8live.com/app/app/app/ap…

BREAKING: The National Guard arrives on Bourbon Street. I’ll have LIVE reports on FOX 8 New Orleans at 4 and 5.

The Louisiana National Guard arrives on Bourbon Street as thousands of visitors pack New Orleans. FOX 8 New Orleans

A massive fire destroys a number of homes and displaces 18 people in Algiers. Residents blame fireworks and question whether nearby fire hydrants were working. FOX 8 New Orleans

Multiple GoFundMe launched for the families devastated by a massive fire in Algiers. The Harringtons: gofund.me/64520b4cb and the Wells: gofund.me/8e45f16f7 These families lost everything. They need help with clothes, shelter and food. FOX 8 New Orleans

The United Way of Southeast Louisiana, in partnership with the city, said all displaced residents were provided with housing assistance and gift cards to help cover essential needs during their recovery. FOX 8 New Orleans fox8live.com//2026/01/01/al…

Just over 24 hours after a fire displaced 18 people in Algiers, the SWB New Orleans was back on Westpark Court inspecting fire hydrants. Once our cameras began rolling, the employees packed up and left. FOX 8 New Orleans

Victims of a massive New Year’s Day fire in Algiers are questioning whether nearby fire hydrants were working during the emergency response. SWB New Orleans employees were seen working on Westpark Court. The crew left when they spotted us videoing. FOX 8 New Orleans

BREAKING: The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting reported in the 5200 block of Citrus Boulevard in River Ridge. FOX 8 New Orleans fox8live.com/2026/01/02/dep…

New video shows the New Orleans Fire Department struggling to connect to a fire hydrant as massive flames roar behind them. The SWB New Orleans says water pressure was not an issue for fire fighters. FOX 8 New Orleans

BREAKING: Danette Colbert, Rickey White and Christian Anderson reject a plea deal. One of Colbert’s attorneys said the offer was a package deal for all three to serve 60 years. FOX 8 New Orleans KCTV5 News tinyurl.com/5cxjk3m6

A lawsuit aims to foreclose on the former Metairie Towers site and force its sale after the developer allegedly defaulted on a loan. FOX 8 New Orleans

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI, HSI, ATF, U.S. Attorney’s Office and NOPD arrested a suspect accused of shooting at a postal carrier. Investigators say the incident happened on Monday in the 1400 block of Laharpe Street. A warrant was served this afternoon FOX 8 New Orleans

BREAKING: One dead, two injured in shooting near Dooky Chase Restaurant, police say FOX 8 New Orleans fox8live.com/app/app/2026/0…

A priest blessed Dooky Chase Restaurant before the eatery reopens today. FOX 8 New Orleans

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide at The Willows Apartments in New Orleans East. Police say a man was shot at least once and found dead in a courtyard. FOX 8 New Orleans

Video shows a man set fire to a building Tuesday night that houses a business and apartments. The fire in the 7th Ward comes on the heels of an alleged arson spree in the Bywater. FOX 8 New Orleans

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BREAKING: Shia LaBeouf had no comment and ran from criminal court after posting a $100,000 bond. FOX 8 New Orleans