Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Checchio as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans to succeed retiring Archbishop Aymond.

LA 67 South in East Baton Rouge will undergo utility work, causing a right lane closure from 9/29 to 9/30. No detour is suggested, so drivers should expect delays.

Desmond Johnson of Houma plead guilty to planning to distribute a large quantity of fentanyl and faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.

St. Charles Parish begins construction on two new pump stations in Montz to enhance flood defense, with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 22. The $32 million project aims to increase pumping capacity and resilience against flooding.

St. Charles Parish officials announce traffic disruptions on Ashton Plantation Blvd. due to repairs, with lane closures affecting both directions on September 24.

The article details the weather forecast for New Orleans with expectations of mild temperatures, occasional late showers, and high humidity as autumn approaches.

New Orleans police are searching for two men linked to a Decatur Street auto burglary in Marigny. Surveillance photos show the suspects, and Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for tips leading to arrests.

VRC Metal Systems is set to build a $1.56 million facility at Barksdale Air Force Base to use cold spray technology for B-52 repairs, creating 21 direct jobs and supporting the regional economy.

The NWS New Orleans reports sunny weather with highs in the 90s and lows in the mid-70s, but forecasts possible showers and thunderstorms starting Monday.

Jefferson Parish improves to a Class 3 NFIP rating, effective Oct. 1, 2025, granting a 35% flood insurance discount and saving residents over $12 million annually.

A 59-year-old Rayville woman died in a Richland Parish two-car crash after her vehicle collided with another on U.S. 425. Investigations and toxicology tests are ongoing.

Hilda Vasquez, the mother of deceased 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, was denied bail amid charges of juvenile cruelty and negligent homicide, after her youngest child tested positive for cocaine.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed restoration operations at Wham Brake, including drawdowns and herbicide application, to improve waterfowl habitat. Boaters are advised to avoid the area due to low water levels.