The Exit 44 on I-10 West at US 165 in Jefferson Davis Parish will be closed starting May 5, 2025, due to construction with an advised detour via LA 101 and US 90. The closure is part of new bridge construction expected to last until February 2026.

Plaquemines Parish officials require an additional waiver for levee activities due to high Mississippi River levels, and urge contact with the USACE to get approval.

The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the LDWF Nature and Science Center opened in Lake Charles, offering STEAM exhibits and interactive wildlife displays.

NOPD seeks public help to locate Misti Monroe, wanted for a theft on April 15, 2025, near Canal and South Peters Streets. They encourage people to share info on her whereabouts.

The New Orleans Police Department facilitated a safe Easter celebration with parades and Second Lines, earning positive public response for their efforts.

An inmate at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center died by suicide early Sunday, according to officials. Details are limited, and an investigation is ongoing.

Louisiana reports its first measles case of the year in New Orleans, with the patient being an unvaccinated adult linked to international travel. Health officials are conducting contact tracing.

New Orleans celebrates Easter with three parades, featuring floats, music, and themed attire, while also ensuring safety with a revised route avoiding Bourbon Street.

A 10-year-old boy, Kevin Madrid, was struck and killed by a car in Jefferson Parish while crossing a highway with other children outside a designated crosswalk.

Five individuals have been charged for their roles in an auto loan fraud and vehicle theft ring involving falsified credit profiles and purchases of luxury Audi vehicles.

A Guatemalan man, Neri Osbeli Argueta-Chun, was indicted for illegal re-entry into the U.S., with a potential enhanced sentence due to a prior felony.

New Orleans announces a 2-day road closure on Cameron Boulevard for infrastructure improvements starting April 21.

The National Weather Service reports sunny and comfortable weather in New Orleans with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend and into the next week.