A New Orleans felon, Avery Julien, was sentenced to three years for illegal firearm possession and will also have a three-year supervised release and pay a $100 fee.

DOTD announces intermittent lane closures on LA 1 Northbound bridge from March 19 to April 5, 2025, for bridge construction work. Drivers advised to exercise caution.

A Tangipahoa Parish man, Ringo Mitchell Jr., pleaded guilty to charges related to a drug distribution conspiracy, facing a potential 5 to 40 years in prison.

The NOPD is searching for Marlon Castellanos-Munoz, accused of removing his ankle monitor, and calls for public help. He faces charges involving minors.

Slidell doctor Robert Tassin charged with health care fraud for authorizing unnecessary genetic cancer tests, leading to $6.6M in false Medicare claims.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports Amendment 2, aiming to cut state income tax rates, address retirement debt, and preserve exemptions, ahead of the vote.

Local law enforcement and fire departments are conducting a training exercise at the old Hollywood Theater in St. Tammany Parish, involving explosions and tactical scenarios.

Louisiana DOTD announces a week-long eastbound lane closure on LA 405 in Ascension Parish for utility pole replacement, advising drivers to expect delays.

LA 182 at Bayou Boeuf Bridge in Amelia will be closed for inspections on March 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers must use a detour route.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office promotes its Crime Victim Reparations Unit's aid to crime victims during Carnival, highlighting their constant community support.

GeauxPass alerts public of nationwide text scam impersonating the toll authority, which aims to steal personal and financial information through fake websites designed to look like official toll payment portals.

The Jefferson Community Foundation announces the 22nd Annual Jefferson Parish Senior Exposition on March 20, 2025, at the Pontchartrain Center, offering health resources and activities for seniors.

Two crabbers in Louisiana were cited for operating in a closed area and for gear license violations, highlighting the importance of following local fisheries regulations.