DOTD announces lane closures on I-10 East in St. Martin Parish for asphalt repairs, affecting travel until March 28, between mile markers 108-115, with an 11-foot lane restriction.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession, facing up to 15 years in prison and fines as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods' efforts to combat gun violence.

Upcoming roadwork in Livingston Parish could affect commutes, with partial lane closures and traffic signal work on various routes from March 24 to 28, 2025. Detours suggested by DOTD are available online.

Jeremy Talbert, also known as "J-Nasty" and "Jay Nastie," was sentenced to over 18 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor from Memphis to New Orleans.

Lovon White of New Orleans pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearms charges, including distributing controlled substances and possessing a machinegun.

Jefferson Parish plans to turn an underused plot into the Kingfish Riverview Development – a mixed-use area with a brewery, restaurant, parking with EV charging, a linear park, and stormwater systems – to rejuvenate downtown Gretna.

NOPD's crime stats show arrests and gun seizure trends, including significant law enforcement actions and a decrease in gun-related arrests and firearms seized compared to last year.

The St. Bernard Fire Department won a tug-of-war contest against the Sheriff's Office at the Islenos Fiesta, highlighting camaraderie among first responders.

LA 47 (Paris Road) in New Orleans will have construction work starting March 18, leading to a continuous single lane closure between Green Bridge and Marina Road.

Xavion Watts from New Orleans receives a 10-year sentence for possessing a machinegun after a 2022 incident where police found him with a converted Glock 17.

New senior living complex, Riverside Retreat at Fed City, to open in May 2025, with leasing details announced by Councilmember Freddie King. A waitlist and application process for seniors is outlined on the council's website.

NOPD seeks public help to identify a suspect involved in multiple business burglaries, including thefts of cigarette cartons, in their Seventh District.

Louisiana shifts towards future-oriented energy practices, focusing on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) to complement its oil and gas heritage, backed by streamlined permits and a supportive infrastructure.