DOTD announces the replacement of bridges over Watson Branch and Prairion Bayou in Ouachita Parish, with construction starting July 14, 2025, and completion by late 2026, cautioning drivers of intermittent lane closures and advising caution.

Judge Faulkner sentenced Saleh "Sam" Omar to 40 years for manslaughter in the duct tape suffocation of Mohamed "Mo" Mezlini, with Omar fleeing to Panama and later extradited for trial.

Roadwork on US 90 in New Orleans could delay traffic from June 25-27, with alternating lane closures for asphalt repairs advised by the Louisiana DOTD.

Valero donated $250,000 to upgrade New Sarpy Park in St. Charles Parish, matched by the local Parks and Recreation Department for a total of $500,000 for renovations to begin in 2026.

Louisiana's LED is inviting small businesses to join the 2025-26 SEBD Roundtables for networking and growth, with applications open for participants to discuss challenges and share experiences.

An Elmwood man, Jaequan Bailey, is indicted on federal charges for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition on three occasions, with potential penalties including prison and fines.

The I-10 in Orleans Parish has closures on ramps at Orleans Ave and St Philip St for utility work, affecting traffic from 9 AM to 3 PM. Detours are available.

New Orleans forecast includes chances of thunderstorms and high temperatures around 90 degrees, with varying precipitation probabilities throughout the week.

Louisiana's political leaders react to President Trump's confirmation of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with varying opinions on the action and its implications.

A confrontation with law enforcement in Mandeville resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman after the man fired at deputies who responded to a report of a woman being shot.

The Clearview Parkway in Jefferson Parish will have partial lane closures for roadwork from June 22nd at 7:30 PM until June 27th at 6:00 AM. Drivers should expect overnight impacts and plan for ADA-compliant upgrades.

LA 339 bridge near LA 14 in Vermilion Parish closed indefinitely for repairs, with a DOTD-provided detour in place.

Mounes Street at Sams Boulevard will be closed for emergency repairs by Entergy on June 20th, from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Drivers should plan alternate routes.