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NOPD is probing a homicide from June 24 where a 26-year-old man was shot on Pauger Street and later died. No suspects or motives are disclosed yet. Detective Marshall leads the investigation.
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Linde invests over $400 million to construct the largest ASU in the Mississippi River corridor, aiding the production of low-carbon ammonia and economic growth in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
New Orleans man, Jenard Walton, with prior felonies, is sentenced to 37 months for illegal firearm possession and will have supervised release for three years.
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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office held "The MAP" leadership development session to advance modern leadership in law enforcement, culminating in awards for three exemplary employees.
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.
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.
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