The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports 68.4% of the state's Red Snapper quota caught as season continues with specific regulations.

St. Charles Parish schedules a meeting for public input on millage rates affecting community funding and infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing levees and services.

Nightly lane closures in Calcasieu Parish for construction on LA 378 and Horseshoe Boulevard from August 18 to August 29, 2025, prompting traffic cautions.

NOPD joins the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to reduce impaired driving, stressing sober transportation and heightened enforcement during the Labor Day holiday.

The Louisiana DOTD collaborates with AHMC to launch the "Sponsor A Highway" program, allowing businesses to fund highway cleanup for brand recognition.

Louisiana LDWF hosts women's fishing workshops aimed at teaching skills like fish handling and equipment preparation, with limited spots for participants.

NOPD seeks public help to find Eric McCoy, wanted for a July car burglary in New Orleans. He was seen post-crime with stolen items and is still at large.

The National Weather Service forecasts high humidity, showers, and thunderstorms for the upcoming week in New Orleans, with temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s.

NOPD reports a decrease in gun incidents and arrests between August 3-9, 2025, with a 46% drop in gun arrests and a 22% decrease in gun seizures compared to the previous year.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman involved in a shoplifting at Hibbett Sports on July 31, sharing surveillance photos and seeking public help.

Patrick Beard appointed as Director of Economic Development and Tourism for St. Charles Parish, expected to stimulate investment and diversify economy.

The Bayou Grosse Tete Bridge in Pointe Coupee Parish will be closed on August 14th from 11 AM to 3 PM for a critical inspection, with DOTD asking for public patience.

Eastbound I-10 in Orleans Parish will have a partial right lane closure due to bridge inspection roadwork, potentially affecting travel between 9 AM and 3 PM.