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The LA DOTD announced a road closure on Ernest Wilson Drive for bridge demolition, affecting traffic on November 24, 2025, from 7 pm to 4 am the next day.
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A man was cited by the LDWF for multiple fishing violations, including lacking proper licenses and tags for his nets; he also faces fines and potential jail time.
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The Back Nine is set to replace The Munch Factory as the new restaurant at Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course in New Orleans from January 3, 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
NOPD seeks suspect Chukwuebuka Eweni for a homicide involving three stabbing victims on Pebble Street, with one fatality and two hospitalized. An arrest warrant is issued for murder and attempted murder charges.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in New Orleans, with NOPD investigating the homicide that occurred as he was returning from school. The actual shooting location differed from where he was found.
Louisiana's Department of Health has revised managed care rules, allowing beneficiaries to switch MCOs twice per year for more flexible physical and behavioral health management.
The Larose Lift Bridge on LA 1 Northbound in Lafourche Parish will be closed for inspection today from 9 AM to 3 PM, leading to potential traffic delays.
I-10 in Baton Rouge will have overnight closures on both eastbound and westbound lanes between College Dr. and Government St. starting Sunday due to the I-10 Widening Project.
The New Orleans Police Department has fully deployed the Mark43 Platform to modernize their records and analytics, promising enhanced public safety through advanced technology and streamlined data reporting.
19-year-old William Ferguson died after a multi-vehicle crash on I-10 where he was struck as a pedestrian, prompting a Louisiana State Police safety reminder.
LA 24 in Terrebonne Parish is closed for bridge inspection from 9 AM to 3 PM, affecting east and westbound lanes.
David Koppenol, Jr. was named November Employee of the Month in St. Tammany Parish for his outstanding work in managing the Geographic Information Systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date mapping data.
NOPD seeks help identifying suspects in a vehicle burglary on Opelousas Avenue and urges the public to contact them or Crimestoppers with information.
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