A single-vehicle crash in Jefferson Parish claimed the life of Gordon Cordes, 69. He ran off the road and hit a light pole and trees. Toxicology samples were taken, and police urged road safety.

Louisiana's LDWF, with the Trust for Public Land, created a new 1,642.5-acre Wildlife Management Area in Washington Parish, the Bogue Chitto WMA, offering public outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.

The New Orleans Police Department has identified William Powell as a suspect in the 2022 murder of Ciara Bullock and is urging the public to provide any information that could help locate him.

New Orleans' Department of Public Works announced temporary closures in the French Quarter for infrastructure resilience work, affecting parts of Iberville Street and Exchange Place on May 7.

New Orleans Police seek public help in identifying a suspect in a mid-April $2000 bicycle theft from the 1600 block of Newton Street, using surveillance images.

The Louisiana DOTD announced temporary closures of the Jackson Street Bridge for inspections and maintenance on May 12 and 13, urging travelers to use detoured routes.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has set the spring inshore shrimp season dates based on LDWF biologists’ recommendations and data, with varying start dates for different zones in May.

Honduran national Solvin Arrialo-Romero was indicted for illegal reentry and failure to register, with potential imprisonment and fines announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.

A Louisiana man was cited for illegally harvesting shrimp during the off-season by LDWF agents, who seized 50 pounds of shrimp. He faces fines and potential jail time.

A Honduran man, Bryan Javier Perez-Espinoza, is indicted for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation. He faces a potential two-year prison term and fines.

Honorary Officer DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old with brain cancer, has been sworn in by over 900 law enforcement agencies, including the Kenner Police Department.

St. Charles Parish is improving its levee system to enhance outdoor activities by adding benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles along its pathways.

Chyine Alexis was arrested in New Orleans for a series of robberies; her accomplice is still sought by police.