Helena Moreno, New Orleans' incoming mayor, consults with former Mayor Marc Morial on her transition, emphasizing city service overhauls and preparing for budget issues while seeking unity after a contentious election.

A pedestrian, Dentreal A. Mouton, was fatally hit by a car on I-12 in Louisiana; toxicology samples were taken from both Mouton and the uninjured driver.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office recognized its personnel for exemplary service including guiding CPR via 911 call, dispatching emergency services, and longstanding commitment.

A motorcyclist, Aaron Bailey, died in a crash with a pickup truck on Louisiana Highway 27. Police are investigating the incident, including potential speed and impairment factors.

The NWS forecasts clear and mild weather in New Orleans with highs in the low 80s, noting a calm wind and mostly sunny conditions throughout the week and a slight chance of showers by the weekend.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting at Cambronne and Apple streets in New Orleans, as a man with multiple gunshot wounds dies despite fast emergency response.

A child died in a Vernon Parish crash after an unrestrained 4-year-old succumbed to injuries from a collision between a Ford Expedition and a Ford Windstar.

St. Charles Parish commuters face delays from road closures on CC Road for maintenance, Jonathan Street indefinitely, and parts of Ormond Center Court for construction. Access to real-time updates is available on the parish's website.

Louisiana agents cited three men for multiple fish and wildlife violations at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA, including exceeding shrimp limits and illegal fishing methods.

New Orleans' $510 million bond proposition for infrastructure and housing improvements is on the November ballot, without increasing taxes. It distributes funds to streets, drainage, public facilities, and housing, commencing in 2026.

Roadwork on Willow Street in East Carrollton, scheduled from October 7-9, will close the street to traffic for sewer and water improvements, with a water service shutoff on October 8.

MMR Group announces a $55.2 million investment in a new Lafayette, Louisiana facility to assemble electrical components for tech markets, expected to create 196 jobs and retain 3,000 positions statewide.

Two fatal crashes in Louisiana lead to a safety reminder by state police, after the deaths of Sentoria Roundtree in Jackson and Jesse Diaz in Ascension Parish.