Bridge maintenance on LA 107 in Avoyelles Parish will cause lane closures and possible delays next week, with work scheduled for August 20-21 from 8 AM to 4 PM. No detour needed as one lane remains open.

Caddo Parish deputy Frank Launer III was arrested for insurance fraud after an investigation found he obtained coverage post-crash and then filed a claim.

New Orleans man, Floyd Jones, sentenced to 80 months in federal prison on drug and gun charges, as part of anti-violence initiative Project Safe Neighborhoods.

New Orleans forecast includes a 60% chance of storms today with heavy rainfall and a high near 90 degrees; humidity at 88%. Conditions to slightly improve tonight.

The NOPD seeks public assistance to find Chad Alleman for information regarding an illegal dumping case involving his truck. He is not wanted for any crime.

Scheduled repairs for the Claiborne Ave Bridge in Orleans Parish will close it to vehicular traffic starting August 9, 2025, due to electrical issues.

New Orleans Police seek Jerome Morris for illegal dumping, requesting community help to find him after a June incident involving littered furniture and debris.

Louisiana will keep its East-West waterfowl hunting zones for 2026-2030, per the state's Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, based on hunter feedback from a survey.

Luling's Waterworks Billing Office closes early today at 2 p.m. due to staff training; alternative bill payment methods provided online and via drop boxes.

A Racine house fire resulted in $60,000 damages, but firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and rescued two dogs. No human injuries were reported.

New Orleans Police seek public assistance in locating theft suspect Darrell Smith after a hotel bar purse theft.

Upcoming nighttime roadwork on LA 16 in Livingston Parish may cause travel delays due to intermittent lane closures from August 11th to 16th, with detours available.

A former Louisiana postal worker, Jorry Harrison, received a year's probation for admitting to mail destruction, announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.