Enforcement agents in Plaquemines Parish cited 12 non-resident anglers for fishing without proper licenses and seized illegally caught fish, which were donated to charity.

I-10 near Twin Span Bridge in Orleans Parish faces slowdowns due to roadwork, with partial lane closures on eastbound and westbound sides, as announced by DOTD.

The Louisiana DOTD has announced roadwork on the Gramercy Bridge on LA 3213 from August 15-29, 2025, causing partial closures and restrictions on oversize loads.

A head-on crash on a Louisiana highway claimed the life of Alex Chavis, with the other driver seriously injured but surviving, prompting a police reminder on road safety.

A Homer man died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisiana after his car struck a tree; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Impairment isn’t suspected; police are investigating.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell vetoed a council-passed ordinance intended to increase oversight of the city attorney and prevent favoritism in legal disputes.

LDWF found no violations during a menhaden fishing compliance check in Terrebonne Parish, despite public concerns. They confirmed boats were legally outside the buffer zone.

Louisiana State Police report a fatal crash in St. Landry Parish, where Marcus Landry died after his vehicle hit another truck. The crash is under investigation.

LDWF receives federal support for saltwater fisheries, enabling the purchase of electrofishing vessels to improve fish stock assessments, thanks to Senator Kennedy’s aid.

IV Waste will continue to serve New Orleans' French Quarter and Downtown till year's end, following the Mayor's approval, securing sanitation stability in tourist-heavy areas.

Helena Moreno has acknowledged Gilbert Montaño's resignation and praised his service and collaboration during budget seasons, noting the anticipation for his replacement.

New Orleans launches a community engagement survey to involve residents in the Fiscal Year 2026 budgeting process to improve transparency and civic involvement.

St. Ann Street in New Orleans' French Quarter is closed for infrastructure upgrades until mid-August, including water, sewer, and drainage work, with traffic detours in place.