New Orleans is set for a stormy week with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in the forecast, with potential for local flooding. Conditions are expected to improve with sunnier days towards the weekend.

Construction on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish is starting April 5th, with alternating lane closures until April 11th, potentially affecting traffic.

New Orleans commuters will face delays due to roadwork on LA 3019 (Veterans Blvd) starting April 6th at 6 PM with lane closures for paving operations.

A Cessna 210 L plane crashed near Houma, killing two: owner Lyle Pannepinto and pilot trainee Lauren Menkemeller. The NTSB is investigating the accident.

Mayor Cantrell's appeal of a dismissed restraining order against French Quarter resident Anne Breaud is ongoing, with legal arguments focusing on privacy, free speech, and public interest.

LDWF agents were awarded the Medal of Merit for their bravery during a New Year's terrorist attack in New Orleans.

Sheriff Susan Hutson supports the Safe and Strong Communities Millage Renewal, which funds crucial OPSO operations without raising taxes. The renewal, critical for services like reentry programs and mental health care, is up for a vote in May 2025.

Medical Drive in Bossier City to have intermittent closures for drainage installation related to the Jimmie Davis Bridge project, starting April 7, with detours provided.

Louisiana has specified regulations for turkey hunting, prohibiting adult hunters from taking juvenile turkeys, except for youth hunters under 17. Identification criteria for turkey maturity and required licenses and tags are outlined by the LDWF.

The Louisiana DOTD is installing safety beacons along US 165 & LA 139, in a project that began November 18 and may end by summer 2025, weather permitting.

Road closures in Destrehan affect commuters from March 31-April 4, with detours around Ormond Center Court construction and LA 633 lane closures for asphalt patching from 6 AM to 9 PM daily.

An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly making online threats against his former school in St. Tammany Parish, with law enforcement responding promptly to a parent's tip.

Jefferson Parish is hosting its first Small Business Industry Day on April 21, aiming to foster local business connections and insights into government contracting.