Sheriff's deputies rescued a great blue heron entangled in an abandoned trout line in St. Tammany Parish, emphasizing the importance of cleaning up after outdoor activities.

Sheriff's Office attended the Leader Faith Forum in Covington, focusing on prayers for the community and its leaders, with a mix of faith and civic responsibility.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office is hosting a job fair on April 9 for those interested in law enforcement careers, offering multiple department roles and benefits.

New Orleans’ Music Census Sessions offer free business skill workshops for local musicians, featuring speakers from the local industry. The series aims to help artists sustain careers in music.

Louisiana DOTD announces a midday northbound LA 3046 loop closure for roadwork on March 20, between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM, with a detour via U-turn past Claiborne Dr.

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.