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.

A Metairie man, Roosevelt Cockheran, was sentenced to 262 months for drug and gun offenses after a guilty plea and following a joint investigation by ATF and local authorities.

Three suspects were arrested after a multi-agency chase involving Kenner PD, sparked by a stolen vehicle detected by FLOCK cameras; no injuries occurred and a child was also safely recovered.

In New Orleans, the City Council approved an expansion of the Bike Share program, higher graffiti penalties, examined the Wisner Trust's value, and sought permanent polling places. They also honored Dooky Chase Restaurant and Ms. Linda Butler.

New Orleans is expecting a week of wet weather with high chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly between 1pm and 4pm today, and ongoing precipitation likely into Independence Day.

NOPD seeks help identifying suspects in an aggravated battery and assaults with a firearm on South Claiborne Ave, providing descriptions and images online.

Jovante Matthews was convicted in New Orleans for carjacking, firearm offenses, and being an “Armed Career Criminal.” He faces a lengthy prison sentence.

Neuro.io plans to invest $100 million in creating a BrainHUB innovation campus in Louisiana's Bayou Region, promising to create over 1,100 jobs in AI and healthcare.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the spring inshore shrimp season by June 30; the decision aims to protect juvenile shrimp populations and ensure sustainable shrimping.

NOPD seeks public assistance to identify two persons of interest with potential information about a June 22, 2025, homicide on Morrison Road, emphasizing they are not suspects.