Old Gentilly Road in New Orleans faces two weeks of intermittent lane closures starting Oct. 16 for concrete panel replacements by Hard Rock Construction Co. The project affects the 4300–4600 blocks and includes the I-10 on-ramp.

NOPD seeks the public's help in locating three persons of interest related to a homicide on Bienville Street, believing that they may have important information.

EquipmentShare opened a new branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana as part of its expansion, promising 120 new jobs and a total of 13 statewide locations, enhancing the local economy and workforce.

A man in Jonesville, LA, was cited for hunting 19 squirrels, surpassing the daily limit by 11. He admitted to the violation and may face fines and jail time, along with civil restitution.

A child died following a crash in Vernon Parish where a Ford Expedition failed to yield and struck a Ford Windstar. The child was unrestrained, emphasizing seat belt safety.

A man died in a car accident in Louisiana after his truck hit a crossing arm and overturned; he wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Police are investigating the crash.

The National Weather Service predicts a mixed weather week for New Orleans, with chances of showers and thunderstorms, fair humidity levels, and temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the high 80s.

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.