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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will have partial lane closures for traffic signal work from June 23 to June 27, 2025, causing potential daytime delays.
Weather & Environment in ...
New Orleans forecast predicts a week of varied weather with high humidity, temperatures around 84°F-91°F, and a mix of sun, showers, and thunderstorms. Winds will remain light.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Kianna Scott from New Orleans was sentenced to five years probation for her role in a drug distribution network, involving fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
New Orleans man Kyle Conerly pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession, with a history of violent crime convictions, possibly facing up to 15 years in prison.
NOPD launched a homicide probe after a body was found on Chef Menteur Highway; victim was misidentified as female but is male. Details are scant as the investigation continues.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three people, including William Perry, for running a drug operation involving fentanyl and other drugs, with children present during a raid.
LA 1 in Ascension Parish faces a week-long closure for railroad maintenance, affecting traffic from June 26 to July 3, with detours via LA 943 and LA 308.
LA 378's West Fork Bridge in Calcasieu Parish will face alternating lane closures for inspection on Wednesday, from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with flagmen directing traffic.
The NOPD is seeking public help to find Dustin Evans, a man born March 14, 1987, with a warrant for stalking after an incident on June 6, 2025, on Esplanade Avenue.
Politics & Govt in ...
NOPD's recent crime stats show a decrease in gun-related arrests and firearm seizures, suggesting potential progress in combating gun violence in New Orleans.
NOPD seeks help finding a man linked to a June 4 armed robbery on Chef Menteur Highway, identified by a distinctive tattoo and last seen in black clothing.
Sean Barrette was convicted by a jury for a series of fatal shootings in East Jefferson, after a short deliberation, despite pleading not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
Odine Dominick from New Orleans pled guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges before his trial began. He faces a minimum of 10 years to life in prison.
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