New Orleans conducted its Christmas Tree Drop to support wetland restoration, using 9,000 recycled trees to reduce coastal erosion and establish marshland, with the help of the Louisiana National Guard and local sanitation partners.

US 167 in Lafayette Parish will have a single lane on March 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to construction. No detour, but emergency vehicles have access.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office breaks ground on a new Special Operations Division building, funded by a state grant and the Sheriff's Office, aiming to enhance law enforcement's emergency preparedness.

Overnight road closures in St. Tammany Parish for construction on LA 21 and US 190 BUS start March 30 at 8 PM, ending March 31 at 6 AM. Detour routes are provided by DOTD.

Ironton in Plaquemines Parish celebrates the addition of five new homes for residents affected by Hurricane Ida, marking a significant step in the community's recovery efforts.

Chalmette's Louisiana Crawfish Festival, with food, live music, and entertainment, ends tonight at 8 p.m., complete with security and a family-friendly atmosphere.

The Louisiana DOTD plans to replace the 64-year-old bridge over Poland Branch at LA 516 in Bienville Parish. Construction will start on March 31, 2025, with detours via LA 154 and US 371, aiming for completion by late July 2025.

Jefferson Parish re-launches its free recycling program with Glass Half Full, starting March 29, 2025, accepting various recyclables at two locations weekly.

Algiers Point in New Orleans will host a film shoot with simulated gunfire, overseen by law enforcement, contributing to the city's film industry economy.

New Orleans faces major road closures due to sign truss installations, affecting US 90 and I-10, with detours and lane reductions planned during night hours.

New Orleans man Haven Patterson, 42, has been indicted for being a felon in possession of firearms, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years if convicted.

New Orleans has activated additional school zone beacons to improve safety, with changes adhering to a new ordinance that aligns local laws with state regulations.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting in New Orleans' Sixth District, where an adult male was pronounced dead at the scene. A person has been detained for questioning.