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.

Inmate Jonathan Joyner and his wife Patricia Picasso face charges for a drug smuggling plot at St. Tammany Parish Jail, with drugs and paraphernalia seized from Picasso. No contraband entered the jail.

Cas-Cas Road in Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area, Louisiana, has reopened after flooding, allowing access for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Louisiana's Black and Clear Lake drawdown, starting July 14, 2025, will manage invasive plants and improve habitat, with boat access maintained at selected ramps.

Montel Lee was arrested by NOPD for a hit-and-run that killed Tiga Bryant on I-10. Lee allegedly left Bryant, who was hit while changing a tire, and was later apprehended without incident.