The City has scheduled the NSTR Lottery application period for September 7-13, 2025, with mandatory training sessions on September 3-5 for prospective short-term rental operators.

The I-10 overpass on LA 397 in Calcasieu Parish will be closed from September 6 to 8, 2025, for roadway repairs and guardrail replacement, with detours set for affected motorists.

A pedestrian was killed on Missouri Route 364 in St. Peters, leading to the closure of the eastbound lanes. The incident involved a 42-year-old man and a driver in a 2023 Kia K5.

New Orleans' weekly forecast includes partly sunny skies, chances of showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and generally light winds.

Three brothers were arrested for second-degree murder after a deadly stabbing on a fishing vessel in Plaquemines Parish. The investigation is ongoing.

Jefferson Parish announces closures of governmental offices, no garbage pickup on Labor Day, and operating schedules for services like parks and transit.

Woodside Energy commits $17.5 billion to a new LNG facility in Southwest Louisiana, the state's largest foreign investment, promising jobs and economic growth.

South Korean firms SNT Motiv and SNT Energy will establish a $59.4 million manufacturing facility in Louisiana, aiming to create 275 direct jobs. The site will support key U.S. industries and is set to open in 2026.

New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas Jr. issued a statement expressing sorrow over the death of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez and pledged support to his family and improvements to community notification systems.

LA 1130 in Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, to undergo construction with lane closures starting August 26, 2025; DOTD to enhance road safety and lifespan.

A 22-year-old New Orleans man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing potential severe penalties, including life imprisonment.

New Orleans experiences sunny, warm weather with fair conditions and highs near 90 degrees, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected as the weekend approaches.

NOPD's crime stats for August 17-23, 2025, show a drop in gun-related offenses, notable arrests including a second-degree murder charge, and a decrease in firearm seizures compared to last year.