LA 75 Southbound in Ascension Parish will be closed for roadwork on September 30 from 7 AM to 5 PM, weather permitting.

The New Orleans Fire Department tackled a three-alarm fire at the Royal Sonesta Hotel; there were no injuries, and rapid firefighter response was commended.

LA 39 (N. Claiborne Ave.) in Los Angeles will experience partial closures for bridge inspection, affecting traffic on September 22nd and 23rd, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

New Orleans' Quality of Life Committee endorses a proposal for a Healthy Workplace Program that aims to recognize and certify employers prioritizing employee health.

NOPD seeks public aid in identifying a man suspected of vehicle theft, known as Eddie Sincere, frequenting Algiers Point. Vehicle stolen on September 3 has been recovered, but the suspect remains at large.

The NOPD is looking for Nicholas Justin McDonald for a vehicle burglary on September 13, including a stolen handgun. They have circulated his photo for public assistance.

An 8-year-old named Jewel Leger died in a Louisiana crash when an unrestrained passenger in a car struck a tree. The driver was moderately injured. Police stress the importance of proper safety restraints.

Jefferson Parish announces an online auction of government surplus items, including trucks and machinery, hosted with GovDeals from September 19 to October 3, 2025, featuring previews and a registration process for bidders.

A former cruise line employee was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child sexual exploitation materials, with subsequent supervised release.

New Orleans announces a temporary lane shift on Allen Toussaint Boulevard starting September 15 to install a waterline, part of an infrastructure project.

The City Council defied the Mayor's veto to allocate $5 million to LSU and adopted measures for worker safety and opposing the Alabo Street terminal. Special recognitions were also given.

New Orleans temporarily closes a lane on Allen Toussaint Blvd for utility work related to a $20 million infrastructure project, with traffic modifications in place.

Jefferson Parish announces a mortgage bond program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers and veterans, including down payment aid and a forgivable second mortgage.