The Louisiana DOTD announced road closures on LA 82 in Cameron Parish due to cross drain pipe replacements, affecting traffic over three weekends from April 25 to May 11. Detours are planned.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Harvey, with one man found dead from a gunshot wound. They are seeking public help for information.

Jamal Washington was arrested for two homicides on July 31, 2024, in New Orleans, charged with second-degree murder.

A Mississippi man pleaded guilty to possessing machine guns, facing up to 10 years in prison and fines. His sentencing is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

St. Charles Parish celebrated the completion of a major project improving Paul Maillard Road in Luling, encompassing utility and safety upgrades worth $11 million.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry forms a commission for a memorial honoring the Bourbon Street terror attack victims.

NOPD seeks two suspects in an April 18 vehicle burglary on Saint Bernard Avenue, encouraging community assistance and vigilance against car break-ins.

The NOPD is seeking help to identify two suspects in a French Quarter auto burglary, urging public assistance and offering contact information for tips.

Two men were arrested in New Orleans for drug law violations following a joint narcotics investigation involving multiple agencies. Various drugs, firearms, cash, and a stolen vehicle were seized.

Early voting in Orleans Parish for the Safe and Strong Communities Millage Renewal, Proposition 1, begins April 19, with no tax increase involved. The Sheriff's Office stresses its importance for funding public safety and mental health services.

New Orleans forecast: Warm, mostly cloudy week with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in low 80s, nighttime lows around 70, with a mixture of sun and clouds.

Belizean national Lucinto Fuentes faces a federal indictment for illegal firearm possession as a felon, with a potential 15-year sentence if convicted.

The St. Bernard Parish community honored 9-1-1 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing their critical role in emergency responses.