SUMMARY: Tony Cradeur, a Crowley native, gained recognition during a recent cold snap for delivering heaters to families in need across Acadiana. With over 9,000 followers on Facebook and a larger TikTok following, Cradeur’s rapid response to community needs earned him widespread admiration. His transformation from a tough exterior to a compassionate volunteer began after his mother’s death, leading him to publicly support others. His efforts, such as “Project Jimbo,” have sparked donations and community involvement. Despite criticisms and personal struggles, including bankruptcy, Cradeur remains committed to helping others, believing that communities must support each other.

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SUMMARY: Good morning! The day starts with mostly cloudy skies and a few lingering light showers, but the rain is tapering off. Temperatures are in the 40s and 50s, with a slight warm-up from yesterday. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with some sunshine today, reaching the mid-50s to near 60. By evening, more rain is expected, affecting the evening commute. A dry spell arrives Thursday with sunny skies, but rain will return Friday night into Saturday morning. A cold front follows, and there’s a possibility of a wintry mix next week, depending on how conditions develop. Stay tuned for updates.

We’re staying mostly cloudy today with highs in the upper 50s. A few showers are likely this evening into tonight. A warmup is expected by the weekend before colder air arrives.

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SUMMARY: The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has entered a sustainment phase of the consent decree after over a decade of federal oversight due to misconduct and racial bias in policing. While the department is in substantial compliance, it must demonstrate that reforms are sustainable. Independent police monitor Stella Cement notes cultural shifts but emphasizes the need for continued growth. Judge Susie Morgan commended the NOPD’s commitment but criticized the city for conflicting motions regarding the decree’s termination. The sustainment period is seen as a step toward possibly ending the consent decree entirely, maintaining a focus on constitutional policing.

NOPD grant two-year sustainment period

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