Pedro Rosales pled guilty to fraud, identity theft, and stealing government funds, costing the U.S. $186,078.60, with a potential 22-year sentence and restitution required.

Louisiana's DOTD opened a new bridge over the Amite River on LA 16, replacing the old swing bridge and improving traffic flow and connectivity for Livingston Parish residents.

The NWS forecasts a warm, humid week in New Orleans with highs near 90, light breezes, and scattered rain chances before a mostly sunny weekend.

Authorities search for a man who disappeared after a sailboat accident on Lake Pontchartrain. He went overboard near the Causeway. The woman with him was rescued. Multiple agencies are involved in the search.

Yandra Gomez, a 30-year-old woman with an intellectual disability who recently moved to New Orleans, was reported missing but has safely returned home. The NOPD had searched for her in Algiers.

A man was fatally shot in New Orleans, while another shooting in Avondale led to a death and an arrest. Both incidents underscore a rising trend in local violent crime.

A new suspect, Connie Estes, has been arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez after evidence indicated a different vehicle was involved.

A man, Jules Gibson, received a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, with an 8-year supervised release upon completion.

LIV Golf is set to debut in New Orleans in 2026, promising economic benefits and local job support, with upgrades to the South Course at City Park Bayou Oaks.

LA 404 in Iberville Parish will be closed between LA 993 and LA 3001 for bridge construction from September 10 until New Year 2026. Detour routes have been provided.

Enrique Torres-Beiza was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation.

Elijah Martin from Orleans Parish pled guilty to federal firearm offenses as a felon in possession of firearms, with potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison.

New Orleans is set to experience classic summer heat with sunny days and temperatures in the low nineties; mild winds are expected. Possible showers and thunderstorms may disrupt plans from Friday through Labor Day.