The Louisiana DOTD has reopened the Bayou Dularge Bridge to traffic during rush hours and is continuing construction, while also progressing on repairs and replacements of other local bridges.

The Ouachita River has been designated a U.S. Marine Highway, which MARAD and others expect to spur economic growth and infrastructure development in the region.

New Orleans City Council is outraged after property owners at 1201 Canal Street allegedly misled them about housing reductions, leading to tenant evictions.

LDWF plans a drawdown of Lake Bistineau on July 28, 2025, to fight giant salvinia and improve fish habitats and water quality. Public boat access remains partly available.

Major Robert "Bo" Lummus has been promoted to Deputy Superintendent of the Bureau of Investigations at the Louisiana State Police after a 27-year career.

New Orleans police are actively searching for Joshua Daigle, a suspect linked to a recent string of auto burglaries. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The NOPD is seeking public assistance to locate Tyronne T. Smith, a person of interest in an illegal dumping case involving a 2002 grey Chevrolet Silverado.

Metairie Road in Jefferson Parish will be closed from July 11-13 due to roadwork for concrete patching, affecting the eastbound lane and turn lane at 17th St Canal Bridge.

New Orleans forecast includes sun and clouds, high near 92, a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, and light winds. Rain chances increase on Sunday and through the week.

Metairie Road near US 61 will have alternating lane closures for road construction from July 14-18, 2025, impacting traffic with delays. Safety during the improvement project is emphasized.

Significant I-10 ramp closures at Exit 76 in Acadia Parish will affect westbound travelers due to milling and paving operations. Detours are provided.

NOPD is probing a fatal shooting in the Seventh District that occurred on Trapier Avenue, leaving one man dead. The situation, initially reported as gunfire, was later classified as homicide.

LGL Ecological Research Associates conducted a bycatch study on the menhaden fishery, showing implications for Louisiana's fishing regulations and presenting their findings to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.