 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor A three-alarm fire at a Tigerland apartment complex lit up the nighttime sky. Take a look at our photos, and read the story.
A judge heard testimony about the poisoning deaths of two men and, after finding a woman guilty of murder, moved to set her free pending appeals. The inexplicable set of events upset prosecutors and the dead men's relatives. See how things stand now.
While the weather will be miserable for Christmas weekend, it could be worse. Forecasters say it is unlikely that southern Louisiana will have frozen precipitation as a cold front goes through and temperatures plummet, meaning roads should remain open. Wind gusts of up to 45 mph will arrive after the upcoming rain and dry things off before the temperatures drop below freezing, forecasters say. Crews have still stockpiled salt in areas that are prone to freezing, though, according to the highway department. | 
