Louisiana State Police arrested Anthony Rios-Flores after a chase and shooting in Orleans Parish; he was later booked on multiple charges including Aggravated Flight from an Officer. No injuries were reported.

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on I-59 in St. Tammany Parish due to a DOTD mobile herbicide operation on August 28, 2025, affecting driving conditions from 10 AM-12 PM.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution, with a potential 10 years to life sentence for meth charges and 20 years for fentanyl distribution.

US 165/US 167 interchange in Pineville will see closures during a DOTD reconstruction project starting September 2, 2025. Lane and ramp closures with detours will facilitate improvements.

Radiance Technologies is investing $370.65 million to build a microchip facility in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, expected to create 296 jobs and bolster national security.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity with chances of rain up to 80%. Temperatures will reach the high 80s to low 90s.

Westbound traffic on 11th Street faces year-long lane closure for roadwork, causing significant delays and redirecting commuters via Breaux Avenue, starting Aug. 20 with an expected end date of July 12, 2026.

Louisiana agents charged Rendal D. Jennies Jr. with drug and firearm offenses and Peter Nguyen with shrimping violations following a vessel inspection in Iberia Parish.

LA 48, River Road, will be fully closed in St. Charles Parish for construction from the evening of August 22 to the morning of August 25; detour via I-310.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office broadcasts the grueling journey of its cadets during a 17-week POST Academy, aiming to offer insights, attract new recruits, and promote transparency.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell and former NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie are indicted on charges of wire fraud and obstruction, accused of defrauding the city and misusing resources.

Four men were cited in Louisiana for multiple alligator hunting violations, including illegally taking and possessing alligators, after a tip-off about dead alligators in Saline Lake.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will begin on August 18, 2025, causing expected traffic disruptions and alternating lane closures due to paving operations.