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Crime & Emergencies in ...
NOPD seeks public help to locate Michael Walter, a person of interest in an auto theft case, emphasizing he is not accused of the theft but may have valuable information.
A felon, Derrick Hines, pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession in New Orleans and awaits sentencing, related to Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
LA 133 in Richland Parish to close for cross drain pipe replacement from June 16 until July 4, 2025, with detours provided.
Community & Society in ...
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office celebrated the graduation of their Junior Deputy Academy, with participants completing a summer program focused on law enforcement education and community pride.
New Orleans' Safety and Permits Department hosts an information session for transparency and community engagement on June 26, with limited spots available for residents.
Shanda Norton is wanted for stealing a car with a dog inside in St. Bernard Parish; despite recovering the vehicle, Norton and the dog remain missing.
A Metairie man, Carson Riess, was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child pornography and will also face 15 years of supervised release and $172,600 in total payments.
Politics & Govt in ...
New artificial reefs installed at Kincaid Lake in Louisiana aim to improve fishing and aquatic habitats as part of the Good Neighbor Authority Project.
Upcoming roadwork in Livingston Parish on LA 1026 and Eden Church Road will cause nightly lane closures from June 7 to June 13, with detours provided.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office hosted a playful #FootPursuitChallenge race between Deputy Kitch and his athlete wife, engaging the community on social media.
Weather & Environment in ...
New Orleans faces high heat, humidity, and a persistent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, with temperatures hovering near 90 degrees.
West Napoleon Avenue will have one eastbound lane closed June 10-16, 2025, for new subdivision road tie-in, possibly affecting traffic and local businesses.
The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms for New Orleans with rising chances of rain as the week progresses and temperatures in the high eighties to low nineties.
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