LA 28 West near Ross Street in Alexandria closes for emergency repairs due to heat-damaged concrete, with detours expected from July 4-7, according to DOTD.

The Cameron Ferry in Louisiana is operational again after maintenance, providing vital transport for Cameron Parish and supporting local economic activities.

Roadwork on LA 46 in St. Bernard Parish will cause lane closures from July 7 to 14, between Norton Ave and Weinberger Rd, with potential travel delays.

The LDWF has scheduled a four-foot drawdown for Iatt Lake in July 2025 to control the invasive giant salvinia plant, with boaters advised to be cautious due to emerging underwater hazards.

A body was found in Lake Pontchartrain near an ongoing search for a missing boater, with the victim's identity pending release after family notification.

The St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter introduced a 24/7 Microchip Scanning Station to help reunite lost pets with their owners outside regular shelter hours.

New Orleans is experiencing warm and humid conditions with a high likelihood of showers and thunderstorms in the coming days according to the National Weather Service.

Brian Picquet pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and conspiracy in New Orleans, facing potential 20-year sentence and fines.

St. Charles Parish announces its 35th annual Independence Day Celebration with a fireworks display and festivities on July 3 at West Bank Bridge Park, noting park closures and safety guidelines.

LDWF reopens three roads in Richard K. Yancey WMA for outdoor activities, though some remain closed due to flooding.

LA 1143 in Cameron Parish will be closed for cross drain replacement from July 8 to August 22, 2025, with work hours being 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Detours will be provided.

Slidell man Richard Talens pleads guilty to transporting child pornography and faces up to 20 years in prison. His sentencing is set for September 2025.

Irielle Love received a life sentence plus 40 years for the murder of 84-year-old Dory Sierra and obstruction of justice. The swift jury deliberation was followed by a staunch ruling from Judge Frank Brindisi.