US 61 in St. John the Baptist Parish will undergo nightly construction from August 21, 2025, to March 27, 2026, with lane closures but one lane maintained open in each direction.

New Orleans faces a blend of sun and storms, with highs in the low 90s and afternoon showers expected.

New Orleans Police arrested Damon Garcia for second-degree murder, which occurred on Jackson Avenue on August 10, 2025. Details of the homicide are limited.

The NOPD seeks public help in locating Jawuan Riley, wanted for second-degree murder and attempted murder after a violent incident on the Crescent City Connection bridge.

Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S. by U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, under Operation Take Back America.

NOPD arrests a suspect, Daniel Spencer, for second-degree murder following an August 16 homicide on Lesseps Street. Details of the case are still under investigation.

New Orleans and Loyola University initiate the "Tune-Up Grant Program" for better sound management in music venues, providing grants and educational opportunities.

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.