A man, Jules Gibson, received a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, with an 8-year supervised release upon completion.

LIV Golf is set to debut in New Orleans in 2026, promising economic benefits and local job support, with upgrades to the South Course at City Park Bayou Oaks.

LA 404 in Iberville Parish will be closed between LA 993 and LA 3001 for bridge construction from September 10 until New Year 2026. Detour routes have been provided.

Enrique Torres-Beiza was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation.

Elijah Martin from Orleans Parish pled guilty to federal firearm offenses as a felon in possession of firearms, with potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison.

New Orleans is set to experience classic summer heat with sunny days and temperatures in the low nineties; mild winds are expected. Possible showers and thunderstorms may disrupt plans from Friday through Labor Day.

Joey Washington died in a crash in Webster Parish when his Ford F-150 hit a tree and caught fire. The cause is under investigation, including potential impairment.

The NOPD is investigating a shooting in the Eighth District where an adult male was killed. The incident occurred on August 24, 2025, at Royal and Iberville streets.

St. Charles Parish approved a $10 million drainage project to address 40-year flooding problems in the Ormond area, with construction set to begin this year.

Curtis Thomas III was sentenced to life for second-degree murder and attempted murder, with additional time for illegal firearm possession. His 2011 conviction had prohibited firearm possession.

The DOJ has bolstered efforts to fight violent crime in Louisiana, especially targeting gangs with Operation Summer Heat, leading to over 100 arrests and seizures of weapons and drugs.

Honduran national Walter Omar Casco-Lopez pleads guilty to illegal reentry after removal in the United States; faces maximum two-year sentence and fines.

The NOPD seeks the public's help in locating a theft suspect described as a Black male, around 20 years old, who is still at large after an incident on Baronne Street.