LA 74 in Ascension Parish will have alternating lane closures until April 18 due to Entergy utility work; plan for delays during work hours from 8 AM to 3:30 PM.

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office held their 4th Annual Red Elephant Luncheon to support foster care young adults and introduce a new I.C.E. center. High-profile attendees included Sheriff Champagne and Steve Scalise.

Exchange Place in New Orleans will be closed for resurfacing from Canal to Iberville Street on March 25, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Traffic guides will be in place.

New Orleans Police report a decline in gun-related arrests and seizures compared to the previous year, with arrests down 54% and seized firearms decreasing by 42%.

Louisiana State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting on March 23, 2025, in Lake Charles, with one person injured and no deputies harmed. Details are unclear as the investigation continues.

Southeastern Louisiana University reports a student's death in a residence hall; an investigation is underway by UPD, with the university affirming no current threat to campus.

Terence Wilson, 43, has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for drug distribution and firearm possession. Wilson operated a drug network in New Orleans’ Hollygrove area, conducting frequent transactions from August to October 2022.

Bruno J. Laboysantiago was arrested by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana after fleeing from alleged road rage homicide charges in New Jersey.

Judge Nicole Sheppard ruled New Orleans must pay $10 million to schools, rejecting a $90 million settlement due to the absence of the mayor's signature.

The Charenton Bridge over Baldwin Canal will close temporarily on March 25 for inspections, affecting local traffic which must detour via La. 83, U.S. 90, and La. 3211.

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office has restored 9-1-1 and non-emergency phone lines after facing intermittent issues that affected emergency communication.

New Orleans to see sunny skies and moderate temperatures, as predicted by NWS, with winds gusting up to 25 mph and highs from 69°F to 78°F over the coming week.

New Orleans is holding a lottery for artists to sell their work at Jackson Square, with application deadlines for permits on January 31 and a lottery event on April 5.