A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges and faces sentencing on August 5, 2025, with potential for heavy fines and imprisonment.

NOPD searches for a suspect linked to multiple auto thefts after a vehicle owner located his stolen car, prompting the discovery of additional stolen vehicles and engines.

Tracey's Original Irish Channel Bar in New Orleans is closing due to setbacks, including parade cancellations and permitting issues. Owner Jeffrey Carreras reflects on the bar's cultural impact and plans to host pop-up events until May's end.

NWS New Orleans predicts a warm, mostly sunny weekend with highs around 89 degrees and persistent south winds, after a muggy day with gradual clearing. Similar conditions expected into next week.

Intermittent lane closures on LA 1 Northbound bridge in West Baton Rouge for construction from March 19 to May 30, 2025, affect traffic 7 am - 4 pm daily.

The DOTD announces lane closures on LA 73 from May 16 to June 30, 2025, for pavement and drainage work, with eastbound traffic realigned and Bluebonnet Rd. access closed.

Louisiana DOTD announces overnight closures of LA 1 East Frontage Road on May 16-17 for bridge work, advises cautions and offers contact for detour information.

Starting May 13, Frenchmen Street's 5000 and 5100 blocks in New Orleans will close southbound lanes for two weeks for mill and overlay roadwork, with traffic detours in effect.

LA 344 at Morbihan Bridge has daily lane closures for inspections, 8:30-3:00, May 21-22, with a 12-foot lane restriction.

A fatal shooting in New Orleans is under NOPD investigation; a 32-year-old man died after being shot during an altercation on Bundy Road. No suspects identified yet.

NOPD seeks public help in finding a suspect involved in a daylight aggravated assault with a firearm on May 1st near North Claiborne Avenue and Desire Street.

San Francisco commuters are advised of road closures due to construction, including detours near Kerry's Pointe, a blockade in Destrehan, and lane closures on LA 48 and LA 3127, potentially affecting travel times.

An oil rig worker, James Magee, pled guilty to violently assaulting a colleague, which led to serious injuries and may result in up to a year in prison.