The New Orleans weather forecast indicates a mix of thunderstorms and clearer skies, with temperatures ranging from mid-60s to low 80s over the coming week.

A crash involving at least one 18-wheeler on the Bonnet Carre Spillway closed westbound lanes of I-10, causing traffic delays and at least one injury.

Shots were fired at federal agents in New Orleans during an altercation; a suspect in a kidnapping and robbery case barricaded himself in an apartment, leading to a lockdown at a nearby school. No injuries reported as agencies respond.

Jefferson Parish voters will decide on a new tax to increase local teacher and staff pay, potentially making the district's starting salaries the highest in the area.

A former Louisiana State Police sergeant was arrested for "skip scanning" at a store in uniform and on duty, leading to his immediate resignation and charges.

NOPD identified Lelia Ann May Malley as the victim of a 2002 cold case using FBI technology. Her daughter seeks information on her murder as the investigation reopens.

Juvenile detention guard Taylor Johnson was arrested for having inappropriate conversations with a 17-year-old inmate.

Multiple arrests were made in Louisiana for drug trafficking, with the Miles family detained in Houma and Luke Jenkins in Abita Springs following separate investigations.

New Orleans teacher Aaron Terod Johnson has been indicted on charges of minor sex trafficking and related offenses, facing possible life imprisonment if convicted.

New Orleans City Council will hold a special meeting to receive the 2025 budget address from Mayor Cantrell on October 1st, at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber.

The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund has invested $13.7 million in the city's culture since 2021, supporting festivals, youth programs, and artists with over 1,500 grants.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 21 months for illegally reentering the US after a felony conviction and deportation, according to the Eastern District of Louisiana's U.S. Attorney's Office.

Plaquemines Parish Government launches "PPG Geaux," an app developed with CivicPlus to enhance access to municipal services and information on smartphones.