New Orleans is expecting a week of showers and thunderstorms with high humidity, as the National Weather Service forecasts high chances of rain, especially today, Tuesday, and on Juneteenth.

Northbound traffic on LA 1 will be rerouted to a new exit ramp leading to I-10 East starting Thursday night. The old LA 1 bridge is closing permanently.

The Sea Tow Foundation has established free life jacket loaner stations in Louisiana to help boaters comply with safety regulations and reduce fatalities.

New Orleans reports increased West Nile virus activity; mosquito control efforts, including aerial and ground spraying, are underway in affected areas. No human cases reported yet; precautions advised.

New Orleans man, Mark Brooks, faces charges for alleged exploitation of a minor, including attempted coercion and enticement and sending obscene material, under Project Safe Childhood.

Honduran national Jhosmy Josue Perez-Alvarez pled guilty to illegal firearm possession, facing up to 15 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine; sentencing set for August 26, 2025.

Nightly roadwork on LA 43 in Livingston Parish will cause partial lane closures from June 9 to 14, affecting traffic between US 190 and I-12, with detours available.

Lane closure on West Napoleon Avenue in Jefferson Parish for roadwork and new subdivision connection from June 10 to June 16, possibly affecting traffic.

The NWS has issued a heat advisory for New Orleans, with a high of 91°F and heat index values of up to 110°F, advising safety measures and cautioning against heat-related illnesses.

Haptech, Inc. is expanding in New Orleans, creating jobs and partnering with the LED's FastStart program to train a local tech workforce, while innovating military training.

New Orleans reminds landlords of the Healthy Homes Certificate compliance deadline on June 15, with late applications incurring a $50 fee. Enforcement will follow the registration period.

The Carrollton Avenue on-ramp in Louisiana is set to reopen earlier than expected after a garbage truck incident, with DOTD announcing the road will be accessible by the end of the week.

Coca-Cola Bottling of Harahan donated to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, which thanked them on Facebook, highlighting the "Hero" theme of the donation linked to the Share-a-Coke campaign.