The New Orleans Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy offers free Music Census Sessions to help local musicians with career sustainability, including topics on team building and licensing opportunities.

Louisiana State Police are probing a trooper-involved shooting in Lafourche Parish following a chase linked to a narcotics case, resulting in a passenger's death and a driver's injury.

The NWS in New Orleans predicts showers today, clearing later, with a mix of sunny days and mild evenings ahead, including a sunny weekend with highs near 90 degrees.

Operation Golden Eagle 2025, a joint law enforcement effort led by the NOPD, resulted in numerous arrests and seizures aiming to disrupt crime in New Orleans.

A Louisiana woman was sentenced to five years probation for bank fraud and mail theft, involving over $22,000 stolen via checks from her postal contractor job.

A New Orleans man pled guilty to wire fraud, embezzling $60,000 from his employer and manipulating court proceedings. He faces a 20-year sentence and fines.

Mexican citizen pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S. after a previous deportation and now awaits sentencing with a possible two-year prison term.

Lt. Derek Ware has been awarded the first-ever Louisiana Boating Educator of the Year by the LDWF for his significant contributions to boating safety education.

Honduran national Wilmer Antonio Garcia-Aquino received a three-month prison sentence for illegal reentry into the U.S. and faces removal proceedings.

Early September in New Orleans forecasts warm weather with sunny skies, mild winds, and high humidity, with temperatures near 90 degrees. Weekend may see slight chances of showers.

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.