New Orleans Police are searching for Sandra Lofton, born November 1, 1974, for an unprovoked simple battery on an RTA bus at Esplanade and North Broad Avenues.

Roadwork on Eastbound I-10 in Orleans Parish is causing delays due to partially closed right lane. Work started at 9 AM and is expected to end by 3 PM. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time.

A Covington woman died in a three-vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish; two others were injured. She was not wearing a seatbelt. Toxicology samples are pending.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will discuss wildlife and marine resource topics, hypoxia action, waterfowl regulations, and CWD control at their August 7 meeting.

A man was arrested on charges of desecrating graves at a Luling cemetery and is detained at Nelson Coleman Correctional Center pending further legal action.

LA 82 in Cameron Parish will be closed for roadwork from August 9-10, as announced by the Louisiana DOTD, affecting both southbound and northbound routes.

A three-vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish resulted in one death and two injuries. The incident involved a Chevrolet Camaro and occurred at the LA Hwy 36 and LA Hwy 3241 intersection.

New Orleans announces intermittent closures on Johnny Jackson Jr. and Higgins Boulevards starting August 6 for street repairs under the DPW775 project, affecting traffic for three weeks.

A section of Ridgewood Drive is closing for reconstruction from August 4 to October 30, 2025, affecting travel between Palm Street and Colapissa Street.

NOPD responded to a fatal shooting on Franklin Avenue in New Orleans, finding an adult male victim deceased from a gunshot wound around 4:22 a.m. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects or motive identified yet.

A fatal crash in St. Helena Parish claimed the life of Christopher T. Self after his Impala overturned; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Police emphasize the need for seatbelt use and sober driving.

The Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced appointments to various roles and proposed a rule change restricting who can drive Council vehicles to Council approval.

Xavier Johnson pleads guilty to a carjacking and firearm charge in New Orleans, with potential 35-year prison sentence and fines. Sentencing set for October 14, 2025.