A suspect was arrested for manslaughter and hazing in the death of a Southern University student; additional arrests are expected. The fraternity expressed condolences as an investigation continues.

The Louisiana DOTD has started rehabilitating LA 17 between Franklin Parish Line and Rundell Loop, with lane closures and a projected completion by March 2025.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries introduces regulations for Wahoo fishing to manage resources at the state level and avoid stricter federal oversight.

A Louisiana social worker was sentenced to 30 months in prison for healthcare fraud, involving false insurance claims and ordered to pay $4.6 million in restitution.

A judge sentenced Tyrone Constant to 50 years for attacking a pizza business employee with a machete in 2020, causing severe injuries requiring extensive medical treatment. He also received extra time for contempt of court.

Multiple road closures in St. Charles Parish due to repairs affect commuters, with detours in Ama, Ashton Boulevard, Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Destrehan, and Luling. US 90 will have night closures for milling and overlay work.

NOPD investigates a homicide in the Seventh District, where an adult male was found dead of a gunshot wound inside a vehicle after a reported shooting.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office commended Agent Patrick Clark and his K-9, Pit, for their role in Mardi Gras safety, in collaboration with NOPD.

LA 427 Westbound in Ascension Parish will be closed on March 8, 2025, from 7 AM to 11 PM, for catch basin replacement, with suggested detour routes provided by DOTD.

US 190 Eastbound in West Baton Rouge Parish will have a partial closure for railroad maintenance on March 7th from 7 AM to 5 PM, affecting the right lane.

Two juveniles were arrested after a bank scare in Norco, believed to be planning a robbery. They face severe charges including terrorism; a warrant is out for the driver who dropped them off.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for New Orleans, indicating a mostly sunny Monday, potential midweek storms, and a mixed weekend outlook.

Lane closures on West Esplanade Ave. at Cleary Ave. for gas line work will occur from Mar. 5-11, 2025, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, weather permitting.