Mexican national Luis A. Gama was sentenced to 12 months in prison with supervised release for illegally re-entering the U.S. after a previous removal.

A Hammond man, Kylin Sexton, was sentenced to time served for possessing marijuana and cocaine with intent to distribute, following a 2022 arrest with his cousin Tyshon Coleman, who was sentenced for weapons possession.

A former New Orleans attorney was sentenced to nine years for fraud and a Commodity Exchange Act violation, misusing investor funds for personal expenses.

LDWF and STPSO rescued a 70-year-old man stranded on a marshy inlet near the East Pearl River after his crabbing trip went awry due to a vessel malfunction and a dead cellphone.

Covington woman, Ariel Kornienko, is charged with distributing "animal crush" videos, facing up to seven years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

LA 1040 at Yellow Water Bridge in Tangipahoa Parish will be closed for repairs starting 6 a.m. on July 30 and is expected to reopen by 7 p.m. on August 5.

Louisiana's DOTD has initiated a "bridge bundling" project using the Progressive Design-Build method to efficiently renovate multiple bridges, aiming for cost-effective and tailored infrastructure solutions.

Mexican national Fulgencio Cardenas-Rivera was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking in Louisiana after pleading guilty. The case was part of a larger OCDETF investigation.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will cause alternating lane closures from July 28 to August 1, affecting travel between W Metairie Ave and US 61.

A fishing trip in Crown Point ended in a fatal shooting, with Sarah Duffy charged with manslaughter and the other woman pronounced dead. Further details are under investigation.

Upcoming roadwork on US 90 in Orleans Parish will cause partial closures along Chef Menteur Hwy from July 28 to August 1 for paving operations; delays expected.

Heat advisory in New Orleans forecasts a peak heat index of 110 degrees; residents are advised to stay indoors and hydrated amid oppressive temperatures.

The 'Love Your City: Citywide Cleanup' event, organized by the city's offices, drew 200+ volunteers who removed trash and cleaned areas across five districts, with notable community support and participation from local groups and leaders.