NOPD seeks help to find a female suspect, Dernee McGuffy, in a May 19 simple robbery on North Claiborne Avenue.

Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge ruled in favor of the New Orleans City Council, confirming the city's ownership of the Wisner Trust property, ending years of litigation.

A power outage hit Gretna, with police confirming operations continue and urging safety measures and community support under #GretnaStrong and #CommunityFirst.

LA 39 in New Orleans will be closed for roadwork, starting May 23 at 8 PM until May 24 at 1 AM, affecting Claiborne Avenue and Bridge. Detours via St Claude Ave.

New Orleans is closing the intersection at Mirabeau Avenue and Touro Street from May 27 to June 20, 2025, for roadway excavation as part of a $34.1M infrastructure project.

A garbage truck crash on the Carrollton I-10 ramp in New Orleans led to ramp closures and weeks of repair work, with no injuries reported. Traffic is being rerouted.

Louisiana State Police apprehended fugitive Corey Boyd, as announced by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, who emphasized public vigilance and continued assistance in locating other suspects.

Shawna Martin pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, potentially facing decades in prison and millions in fines.

Jail worker Sterling Williams was arrested for allegedly helping 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish jail by disabling a cell's water supply. Some escapees remain at large.

A 25-year-old electric scooter rider died after a collision in Plaquemines Parish. He lacked a helmet, lights, and wore dark clothing when hit by a Ford F-250.

The NWS predicts warm, mostly sunny weather for New Orleans, with highs in the upper 80s, persistent southern breezes, and a chance of showers midweek.

Inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Justice Center; residents are on high alert for potential carjackings. Authorities urge anyone seeing escapees to contact 911 or 985-783-6807. Details of the escape remain unclear.

Indian national Ashish Kapoor faces federal charges for transporting and possessing child pornography, with a potential 5-20 years in prison if convicted.