NWS New Orleans predicts a sunny week with highs in the low 90s. However, an Ozone Advisory Day warns sensitive groups of unhealthy air quality and suggests emissions-reducing actions.

The Luling Waterworks Billing Office will close from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an employee event. Services remain available online and via night drop boxes.

Louisiana State Police Troop C is setting up a sobriety checkpoint in Lafourche Parish to deter impaired driving, in collaboration with local law enforcement.

I-10 Westbound in Jefferson Davis Parish will have nightly lane closures for bridge work, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on September 17 and 18, 2025. Travelers are advised to be cautious and may need to plan alternate routes.

A New Orleans man pled guilty to distributing large amounts of fentanyl and faces 5-40 years in prison, with substantial fines and supervised release.

A Tangipahoa Parish man, Rodney Berry, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and awaits sentencing, which may involve substantial prison time and fines. The charges stemmed from a drug conspiracy uncovered by the OCDETF.

Amazon launched Louisiana's first same-day delivery center in Elmwood, anticipating creating over 200 jobs and enhancing customer convenience with advanced robotics technology for faster order fulfillment.

I-55 Southbound lane closure for maintenance might cause delays from US 51 to St. Charles Parish Line, if weather permits, on September 13, 6 am-2 pm.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a child seat safety event on Sept 27 in LaPlace, offering free checks and limited free seats with pre-registration required.

Louisiana's DOTD launched a bridge bundling initiative under the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to refurbish 62 bridges, aiming for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

A UTV operated by Clovis Vizier, 63, was involved in a fatal collision with a truck on Highway 3235, Louisiana. The cause is under investigation, with an emphasis on UTV road legality and safety.

Honduran national Jhosmy Josue Perez-Alvarez was sentenced to 20 months for illegal firearm possession in the U.S. and faces deportation after serving his time.

A hit-and-run in Iberville Parish resulted in the death of pedestrian Kade Dupree. Suspect Richard Wagner was arrested and charged with Felony Hit and Run, and Driving Under Suspension.