Jefferson Parish has announced the closure of eastbound lanes on West Metairie Avenue at David Drive on April 21, to install a crane for AC chiller replacement.

NOPD launches "Buckle-Up in Your Truck" campaign with NHTSA and LHSC to enforce seatbelt laws and reduce accidents involving pickup trucks from April 19-27, 2025.

New Orleans forecast promises sunny days with highs reaching the upper 70s to mid-80s and mild evenings. The weekend may bring showers and thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and warm weather in New Orleans with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, mild nights, and a small chance of rain by Sunday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans have parted ways with David Griffin, their Executive VP of Basketball Operations, after a poor season and continuous struggles.

A Honduran man, Daniel Ignacio Mejia-Castillo, received a 12-year prison sentence for illegal firearm possession after being linked to an armed robbery.

A JPSO deputy is under investigation for using force during an arrest in Harvey, after a video showed the officer punching and kicking a resisting suspect.

NOPD announces a sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish from 9 p.m. on April 17 until 5 a.m. on April 18, 2025, with minimal expected delays for drivers.

A 6-year-old boy, Mason Richards, was fatally struck by a school bus in New Orleans while exiting a vehicle to board the bus. His family seeks accountability; no charges filed yet.

St. Bernard Sheriff's job fair at Sigur Civic Center sought new recruits, offering immediate hiring potential for roles in Corrections, Patrol, and Communications.

The NWS updates New Orleans' weather forecast: sunny days with highs ~80°F, calm winds, and clear nights with lows ~60°F. Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities.

New Orleans is carrying out a mosquito abatement operation in the Lower 9th Ward and Holy Cross due to breeding conditions caused by heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to eliminate standing water and protect themselves during peak mosquito activity.

National Library Week in Plaquemines Parish urges residents to get a library card for access to extensive resources.