New Orleans weather forecast predicts a fair start with high humidity, possible afternoon thunderstorms, and a mixed week ahead with mostly sunny skies and occasional showers.

NOPD is seeking public assistance to locate Markell K. Mathews for information on a December 2024 auto theft; Mathews is not accused but may have valuable insights.

Louisiana authorities plan a summer drawdown of Saline Lake to fight invasive giant salvinia and improve fish habitats, with controlled draining from July 7, anticipating an 8-foot water level reduction.

A truck accident damaged key infrastructure in Orleans Parish, closing the I-10 westbound and Airline Hwy. ramps. DOTD is working with Boh Bros. on repairs, with a tentative completion date of June 13, 2025.

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.