New Orleans man Eric Falkins sentenced to 66 months for drug trafficking and bringing an AR-15 pistol to a hospital. He pled guilty and will face supervised release after prison.

The NOPD is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect from an August 18 car burglary on Carlisle Court, based on a released surveillance photo.

LDWF starts road improvements at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area, closing part of Muddy Bayou Road for culvert installation and better drainage.

NOPD continues the search for Bryan Vasquez, a missing 12-year-old non-verbal boy, by inspecting backyards and reviewing footage, while scaling down field resources after 72 hours.

New Orleans forecast includes high humidity, daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with highs in low 90s and heat indices potentially reaching 106.

Mosquito samples in several Louisiana parishes tested positive for West Nile Virus; authorities are responding with increased vector control and urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

The St. Charles Parish Council meeting will address infrastructural needs, including taxes for flood protection and road maintenance, drainage improvements, emergency housing regulations, and a potential USDA grant application.

Jefferson Parish is renaming a section of Mandarin Street to "Lincoln Brennan Way" in honor of WWII veteran Lincoln Brennan, Sr. The unveiling is on August 22, 2025.

The NOPD is investigating an early morning homicide in the Eighth District, where a male was found dead with gunshot wounds. No suspects have been identified; the investigation continues.

Louisiana commercial fishers can now display their licenses on smartphones through LA Wallet, as LDWF integrates non-transferable commercial licenses into the app.

Jefferson Parish has launched an updated Planning and Zoning Map with a user-friendly interface to facilitate land development processes, featuring direct zoning code links and updated aerial imagery.

August road closures in Destrehan, including Ormond Center Court and Jonathan Street, are due to construction, with detours provided. LA Highway 628 is also closed for the Montz Pump Station Project.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported the first 2023 human case of West Nile virus in Orleans Parish, urging precautions against mosquito bites.