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.

NOPD is seeking a person of interest for questioning in an August 14 homicide at Frenchmen and Decatur streets.

NOFD battled a three-alarm fire at a New Orleans East salvage yard, facing access issues and non-functioning hydrants; the fire was under control by 9:38 p.m.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for the week in New Orleans, predicting mostly sunny days with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, and mild temperatures generally in the high 80s to low 90s.

A Georgia man pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, victimizing residents and a political candidate, with losses totaling over $446,000. He faces up to five years in prison and must pay restitution.

New Orleans police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in identity theft and fraud at a retail store on South Claiborne Avenue on May 30, 2025.

A New Orleans man, Rashuad Fontenberry, pleaded guilty to federal carjacking charges and may face 15 years in prison plus fines and supervised release.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will cause partial lane closures from August 25-29, 9 AM to 3 PM. The work involves landscaping and traffic signal upgrades.

Road construction projects are set to cause traffic disruptions in Destrehan, including road closures near local landmarks and the full closure of LA 628 for the Montz Pump Station Project.