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Roadwork on LA 428 in Orleans Parish may cause delays from July 1-3, with right lane closures for construction from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily, weather permitting.
I-10 Westbound at Exit 246B in Orleans Parish undergoes roadwork causing a shoulder closure, potentially affecting traffic.
Weather & Environment in ...
New Orleans expects typical summer weather with high chances of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching up to 91 degrees and a southwest wind around 5 mph.
Community & Society in ...
A water main break led to a boil water advisory in Uptown New Orleans, causing residents to boil water for safety, disrupting daily routines and sanitary practices.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Honduran man was indicted for illegal firearm possession in New Orleans, facing potential prison time and fines. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation announced roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) from June 30 to July 3, which will cause alternating lane closures due to sidewalk and curb repairs.
LA 411/Sidney Road in Iberville Parish will have single lane closures on June 25-26 for power pole replacements.
Scheduled roadwork on LA 43 in Livingston Parish will cause alternating lane closures nightly from June 29 to July 3, 2025, from 8 PM to 6 AM, with suggested detour routes provided.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
New Orleans conducts mosquito abatement operations between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. to prevent the spread of West Nile virus and suggests residents take preventive measures.
LDWF schedules public hearings to discuss expanding the CWD Control Area in Louisiana due to rising deer infections.
NOPD seeks public help to identify a suspect in a vehicle burglary incident on Coliseum Street, as reported by NOPD News. The suspect fled by bicycle with stolen luggage.
A Jefferson Parish resident was indicted for allegedly defrauding government programs like PPP and ERAP through false documentation and identity theft, facing potential prison time and fines.
Upcoming road maintenance on La. 14 in Vermilion Parish will cause lane closures and potential traffic delays from June 24-27, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., with a 12-foot lane restriction.
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