Ridgewood Drive will be closed for upgrades from Oct 13, 2025 to Jan 12, 2026, between Airline Drive and Colapissa Street. Detours via North Labarre Road.

Inmate Derrick Groves, who escaped on May 16, 2025, was captured in Atlanta, Georgia, after a multi-agency manhunt led by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

New Orleans Police search for a suspect in auto burglaries on Pritchard Place, requesting public aid with information while highlighting community-police cooperation in crime prevention.

New Orleans announced a temporary closure of Bienville Street (600 block) for construction, which includes repaving and infrastructure improvements, with work hours from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

New Orleans is set to experience a week of mostly sunny skies and pleasant temperatures with daytime highs in the mid-80s, as reported by the National Weather Service.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office hosted National Night Out Against Crime, featuring community engagement, free food, fun, and police vehicle displays. The event aimed to strengthen community-police relations.

A double shooting in New Orleans East resulted in the deaths of a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman; police are investigating without a clear motive or suspect.

A car crash in Plaquemines Parish killed passenger Ryan Riley and critically injured the driver. Seatbelt use was highlighted as a key safety measure by police.

NOPD investigates a homicide where a man was found shot in a car after a collision in the Seventh District. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the case remains open.

Jefferson Parish announced two surveys to enhance community services, focusing on funding allocation and early childhood support, available until October 17, 2025.

An upcoming St. Charles Parish Council meeting will cover zoning changes, high-dollar contracts, and address requests from local citizens for property rezoning.

A Leesville man was cited for hunting deer illegally; he admitted to using a .22 caliber rifle outside of legal hours. The seized deer was donated and he might face fines and jail.

Dennis J. Laborde was arrested in Louisiana on charges including illegal hunting, firearm possession by a felon, and using a suppressor, facing fines and possible jail time.