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LDWF may soon close the Red Snapper season, with less than 7% of the quota left. Anglers are encouraged to fish before the quota is met, and to comply with licensing and conservation practices.
Helena Moreno, New Orleans City Council Vice President, advocates a balanced 2026 budget that avoids new taxes and fees, emphasizing efficiency and resident well-being.
Louisiana has implemented a closure for Southern Flounder fishing from October 15 to November 30 to allow the overfished species to recover and spawn.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Louisiana State Police are investigating a trooper-involved fatal shooting in Ascension Parish during a traffic stop. Details are limited; the incident remains under active investigation.
NOPD's weekly report indicates a drop in gun-related crimes, with key arrests made in homicide cases and a decline in illegal firearm possession and gun seizures compared to the previous year.
Community & Society in ...
The LDWF is temporarily closing the Nature & Science Center at Port Wonder for repairs to the aquatic life support system, not affecting the Children’s Museum.
Louisiana State Police are investigating an in-custody death in Allen Parish after APSO responded to a disturbance and the individual died following medical distress.
New Orleans Police arrested Feliciana Winniford for a homicide in a hotel room after identifying her using detective work; she was taken into custody without incident.
Louisiana man, Rashun Hutchinson, pleaded guilty to drug distribution and firearms charges, facing at least 10 years to life in prison and fines up to $10 million.
NOPD has arrested Wallace Gilmore for a homicide on Lasalle Street; the victim was 59-year-old Willie Lemar Jr.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Several East Baton Rouge roads will close on October 12, 2025, for a parade from 10 AM to 5 PM, affecting LA 19, LA 408, and US 61. No detour info is provided.
The NOPD seeks Trevor Alan Cauthen for information related to a recent illegal dumping incident; he's not a suspect. The 1994 Ford F-150 linked to the case is registered to him.
LA 74 in Ascension Parish will be closed on October 1 for railroad maintenance from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with detours via US 61, LA 621, LA 73, LA 429, and LA 44.
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