A Sterlington man died in a head-on collision on Dowd Road; toxicology samples taken as part of the investigation. Louisiana State Police emphasize seatbelt use.

A Covington woman was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash killing an 8-year-old girl, with toxicology indicating she had impairing drugs in her system.

Authorities found an unidentified man's body in a canal in St. James Parish, Convent, and are investigating the incident, urging public assistance for information.

Two ex-Alexandria officers were arrested for malfeasance and one for simple battery after a Louisiana State Police investigation into use-of-force incidents.

NWS New Orleans predicts intermittent showers and thunderstorms in the coming days, with varying chances of rain and thunderstorms, partially sunny skies, and temperatures in the low 80s. Winds will be predominantly from the east-northeast.

The Roots of Music inaugurated their new headquarters in Gentilly, with Councilmember Eugene Green highlighting its positive impact on New Orleans' youth and the local community.

A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday after being hit by an 18-wheeler on Paris Road in New Orleans. The road was closed for investigation but later reopened. The victim's identity has not been released.

Port Wonder's Nature & Science Center's reopening delayed until October 6 for repairs to aquatic life support systems, affecting two large aquariums. Other parts of the facility remain open.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts sunny days with high temperatures in the 80s and a gentle breeze, with slight chances of showers later in the week.

New Orleans forecast promises sunny days with rising temperatures, reaching up to 89 degrees, and slight chances of showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

Jentonia Williams from New Orleans faces a federal indictment for allegedly robbing a Capital One Bank; she could receive up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Jefferson Parish is conducting aerial mosquito spraying on Saturday evening, covering the East and West Banks, including South Kenner, River Ridge, Harahan, Gretna, and Waggaman, starting at 7:30 p.m. until midnight.

A wrong-way crash on I-10 in St. John the Baptist Parish fatally injured a young woman and left another driver seriously hurt; impairment is under investigation.