West Esplanade Avenue in Metairie will be closed for drainage upgrades from 7 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday between Power Boulevard and David Drive.

I-10 West in Louisiana will have a lane closure for construction from Mile Marker 27 to 29.5 on September 4th, 7 p.m. to September 5th, 5 a.m. A detour via exit 26 is available.

The McLemore Road bridge over Bee Bayou in Richland Parish is being replaced, causing road closures, with detours in place, and the schedule is subject to weather conditions.

Two inmates escaped from Washington Parish Jail but were soon recaptured. A breakdown in following jail procedures allowed the escape and authorities quickly apprehended both men later that evening.

Two Louisiana residents were indicted for allegedly conspiring to steal federal funds and pay bribes in a scheme involving the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.

The LA 39/Claiborne Ave. Bridge in New Orleans will stay open this weekend as repairs on a bridge motor were completed early, preventing the planned disruption.

The LA 39/Judge Seeber Bridge in Los Angeles will remain open this weekend after successful motor repairs, with future closures anticipated for a second motor installation.

Jefferson Parish announces the grand opening of the Dr. Joseph and Constance Carroll Avondale Library, a high-tech, flexible space for the community, scheduled for September 4, 2025.

A woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, admitting to misusing COVID-19 relief programs for financial gain. She faces severe penalties, including prison time and fines.

NWS New Orleans forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and highs near 87°F with a 60% chance of rain today; unsettled weather with varied precipitation chances will continue into next week.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry in the US and faces potential imprisonment and fines, with sentencing set for November 2025, as part of "Operation Take Back America."

Roadwork on LA 3235 in Lafourche Parish begins September 2, 2025, with partial lane closures in both directions, as part of Project H.008145 to improve the thoroughfare.

New Orleans Police are searching for Rodrick Brandin Green, accused of altering a stolen check from $300 to $3000 and depositing it into his own account.