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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The I-10 Westbound Entrance Ramp at Exit 80 will be intermittently closed for milling and paving, affecting traffic in Acadia Parish.
The Louisiana DOTD has announced nighttime guardrail repairs on I-10 in New Orleans, affecting eastbound and westbound lanes, with closures scheduled from June 1-5, 2025. Drivers are advised to be cautious.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
New Orleans Police seek public help to identify two suspects involved in the theft of a distinctive golf cart sporting a "Golf Cart World" logo, taken from Allen Toussaint Boulevard.
Louisiana's LDWF reopens Muddy and Sandy Bayou Roads in Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area, inviting outdoor enthusiasts back after flood repairs.
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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