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.

Destrehan faces road closures due to construction, impacting commutes and emergency access. Detours are in place. Key dates include work on Schexnaydre Lane and Vans Lane, with planned paving on Fifth Street.

A Kenner man, Tevin Bornes, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges after a 2023 investigation found narcotics and firearms in his apartment.

Lane closures on I-10 Westbound in Jefferson Davis Parish will occur from Milepost 45 to 66 for herbicide application, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, on July 9 and 10, 2025. Drivers should plan for delays.

NOPD's preliminary crime stats for June 29-July 5, 2025 show a decrease in gun arrests compared to last year but notable arrests for a murder and fatal hit-and-run.

New Orleans commuters will face disruptions due to Crescent City Connection bridge lighting maintenance, leading to lane closures and recommended alternative routes during scheduled times.

Boudreaux Canal Bridge in Terrebonne Parish will be closed for maintenance from July 10 to July 13, with closures from 6 PM to 6 AM, as confirmed by the DOTD.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and temperatures near 91°F. Rain chances vary; highest precipitation expected Wednesday.

Two men died in Thibodaux from a negligent gun discharge, with one man's death leading to the other's suicide.

A man died in a crash in Terrebonne Parish after his truck hit a tree; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Police are investigating and remind the public of the importance of seatbelts.

New Orleans experiences warm temperatures near 92°F with high humidity, light breezes, and a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Romanian national Tamas Kolozsvary pleaded guilty to access device fraud for installing card skimmers in Louisiana, facing up to 15 years in prison and fines. Sentencing is set for October 2025.

NOFD urges safety over personal fireworks for the 4th of July, emphasizing the illegal status in Orleans Parish and the risks they pose, including fires and injuries.