Roadwork on US 90 in St. Charles Parish will cause daily lane closures from Live Oak Blvd to S Kenner Ave, from 6 AM to 5 PM starting September 2-5, as announced by Louisiana DOTD.

Semaj Brown was arrested for a fatal shooting in Avondale, Jefferson Parish; he faces second-degree murder charges. The victim was found dead with gunshot wounds. Details on the motive are undisclosed.

A Covington man received a 63-month federal prison sentence for distributing fentanyl, following a law enforcement sting operation that led to his conviction.

NOPD seeks assistance in locating Duy Minh Nguyen, wanted for a July 15 aggravated assault with a firearm at a Bullard Avenue business. No injuries reported; Nguyen is considered armed and dangerous. Tips can be anonymous.

A woman died in a crash in Sabine Parish after her car hit a tree; she wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Toxicology tests are pending to determine the crash cause.

New Orleans Police seek public help in finding a person of interest for a homicide case involving a young male victim.

The NOPD seeks public help to identify three suspects in a robbery. A victim was lured into a car on Bourbon Street and later robbed by the trio. Descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle were provided.

New Orleans faces an unpredictable mix of sunny weather and thunderstorms in the upcoming week, with varying chances of rain and high humidity levels.

A man from St. Bernard Parish has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing significant penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence and substantial fines.

New Orleans Police seek a person of interest, Dolman DeLeon, for information on a homicide but clarify he is not a suspect. Public assistance is requested.

NOPD is investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the Seventh Ward, where a man with gunshot wounds was pronounced dead on Elysian Fields Avenue. Further details on the suspect are limited.

A deputy from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting on I-49 near Louisiana Highway 509; one person was killed. State Police are investigating the incident.

The Louisiana Oyster Task Force will meet on August 26 to discuss the sustainable management of oyster resources, addressing multiple industry pressures.