LA 47 southbound will be closed May 30-31 for construction. Only northbound lanes open. Detours via I-10, Elysian Fields, LA 39. Part of a $45M bridge project.

NOPD is investigating a homicide in the Second District where a man was found shot dead in a home on Napoleon Avenue. The investigation is ongoing with no further details released.

The National Weather Service reports showers and a thunderstorm in New Orleans, with an 80% chance of rain and high humidity. Evening weather will improve slightly, with a 10% chance of rain.

Intermittent lane closures on LA 1 Northbound Bridge for the Port Allen Canal Bridge replacement from March 19 to June 6, 2025, between 7 am and 4 pm.

Three escapees were recaptured by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, while two remain at large, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to each arrest.

The NWS provided a mixed weather forecast for New Orleans, with showers and thunderstorms expected, high humidity, and temperatures in the mid-80s transitioning to sunnier conditions by Saturday.

Phil Robertson, the 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch, has died at 79 after battling Alzheimer's and a blood disorder. His family confirmed his passing and reflected on his faith and legacy.

New Orleans deactivates school zone traffic systems for summer and announces a revenue-sharing deal between the city and the Orleans Parish School Board for traffic camera fines.

Intermittent nighttime I-10 Westbound lane closures in Orleans Parish for guardrail repairs will occur from May 27-30, 2025, with a detour at Louisa Street.

The NOPD seeks help to find a woman involved in a shooting on May 22 on Gawain Drive, asking the public to contact them with info and avoid direct engagement.

Bridge maintenance in Natchitoches, Grant, Rapides, and Winn Parishes starts May 26, 2025. Expect lane closures but no detours during the 30-day project.

Nightly lane closures on I-110 SB and Plank Road in East Baton Rouge due to bridge rail repairs, lasting from 10PM to 5AM, May 19-22, weather permitting.

Former Carnival Cruise Lines employee Reza Heta Pratama pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.