US 71 northbound lane in Shreveport will be closed for utility work near LA 3094 on May 21 from 9 am to 5 pm; SWEPCO is replacing electrical components. No detour advised, but caution is urged.

New Orleans man Stephen Badon received a 10-year federal prison sentence for child pornography possession and distribution, facing subsequent supervised release and restitution payments.

NOPD's weekly crime report shows mixed results, with a notable arrest in an attempted murder case and a decline in gun-related arrests and seizures, indicating changing crime patterns.

New Orleans Police probe a fatal shooting in Hollygrove, leaving one deceased in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon; motive and perpetrator remain unknown.

Nine inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Jail, prompting St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office to urge the public via Facebook to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

Weekend I-10 lane closures at Hamptons Coulee Bridge in Calcasieu Parish for installation work, with scheduled disruptions and a reminder to drive cautiously.

St. Charles Parish launches a new text notification system for water service updates, improving communication with residents on disruptions and advisories.

An inmate escape from the Orleans Parish Jail led to a manhunt with 1 of 11 escapees caught. Authorities are investigating the breakout, and residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.

Footage shows a New Orleans police officer being dragged by a car and shooting the driver, who later died from his injuries. An officer had administered Narcan to the driver before the incident.

The DOTD has announced a temporary lane closure on I-10 Eastbound in Calcasieu Parish for guardrail repairs from 8 p.m. May 18 to 5 a.m. May 19, urging caution for commuters.

Local construction in St. Charles Parish is causing traffic delays, with work on Kerry's Pointe ramp and Ormond Center Court. Detours are in place, requiring extra travel time.

New Orleans forecast promises sunny days, mid-80s to high-80s temperatures, light south winds, and the possibility of showers and thunderstorms mid-week.

9-year-old Leelani Brooks was struck by a bullet and declared brain dead after getting caught in a shootout in Algiers. Suspect Evans Rogers has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.