A New Orleans Civil District Court granted a TRO to stop the City's Finance Department from illegally collecting fees, endorsing an ordinance that ceased such collections for the city's education system.

Intermittent closures of LA 1 in both directions are scheduled for bridge construction, with DOTD urging caution and speed reduction during the closures for safety.

The Annual Harp Society Concert featuring Jesse Autumn is set to perform at the East Bank Regional Library on Sunday, including free workshops and diverse musical styles.

New Orleans weather update predicts sunshine with a high of 92°F, fair current conditions, and an expected clear evening with a low of 77°F. Chance of showers midweek and weekend.

A chemical fire at Smitty's Supply Inc. in Roseland is 90% contained, with no human casualties and ongoing recovery efforts. Wildlife affected should be reported via hotline.

Louisiana recreation fishers have caught 630,445 pounds of Red Snapper, 70.4% of 2023's quota, with sustainability measures like permit requirements and barotrauma mitigation in place.

St. Charles Parish began construction of the Montz I and II Pump Stations to improve flood protection, with officials and the CPRA present at the groundbreaking. The $32 million project aims to increase local resilience against extreme weather.

Jose Javier Suazo was arrested by NOPD for a fatal hit-and-run involving a female cyclist in June, with charges including hit-and-run driving and obstruction of justice.

Wet, warm weather with thunderstorms expected in New Orleans, with a 60% chance of showers between 1-4 pm and highs near 90 degrees. Evening showers decrease to 30%, with temperatures dropping to the mid-70s.

New Orleans man, Kenneth Jackson, pleads guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act after being caught with a .45 caliber pistol as a convicted felon.

MoDOT will close the I-229 Double Decker bridge in St. Joseph for annual maintenance from August 25-28, affecting all lanes and ramps. Drivers are advised to plan detours and prioritize safety.

A man named Michael Ardoin, known as the 'Beef Bandit', was arrested for stealing meat worth about $300 from two stores. He has a long criminal record, including 26 theft arrests.

Spencer Rattler is confirmed to start as QB for the Saints in their final preseason game against the Broncos, with playtime also for Tyler Shough and Jake Haener. Rattler showed a 71.2% completion rate with one touchdown and an interception so far.