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.

LDWF partnered with LSP to offer boating patrol classes to enhance interagency collaboration and marine operation skills for Louisiana law enforcement.

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi with heat index values up to 114 degrees.

The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board detected more West Nile virus in mosquito pools and will spray affected areas to control the population.

NOPD seeks public help to locate Jaquisha Walters, a person of interest in an auto burglary case for her potential knowledge related to fraudulent credit card use.

A Bogalusa man was killed in a Washington Parish crash after his vehicle collided with a GMC Sierra on LA Hwy 21. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident, including conducting toxicology tests.

Louisiana DOTD announces nightly I-220 westbound lane closures over the Red River from July 28 to August 1, 2025, for bridge inspections by a private fiber company.