The New Orleans Office of Supplier Diversity announced August events to help small businesses with resources, networking, and understanding the city's procurement process.

Louisiana fishers have reached 62.4% of their Red Snapper quota, landing 558,130 pounds by July 20. The season allows daily fishing with size and permit regulations, and sustainable practices like using descending devices are promoted.

New Orleans Police have reported a drop in gun arrests and seizures compared to last year, alongside the arrest of suspect Dylan Parr in a fatal hit-and-run case.

LDWF offers an 80% discount on combo hunting and fishing licenses to honorably discharged military veterans in Louisiana, effective August 1, as part of Act 321.

A pedestrian, 48-year-old Travis Weams, died in East Baton Rouge Parish after being struck by a garbage truck and a Mustang following his initial car crash on US 61.

Baton Rouge is set for road improvements as the Louisiana DOTD allocates $65.4 million for statewide projects including the I-10 widening and Washington St. off-ramp closure, pedestrian safety measures, and bridge repairs.

A Hessmer man died in a Rapides Parish crash when his Toyota Camry collided with a Chevrolet Caprice on U.S. Highway 71. Toxicology samples are being analyzed as police investigate the cause.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of high heat index values and advising precautions against heat illnesses.

LDWF has set the fall inshore shrimp season to open on August 11, with staggered start times for different zones and measures in place to ensure sustainable shrimp populations and turtle safety.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigates a possible murder-suicide in Harvey where a man and woman were found shot, with the man deceased at the scene and the woman dying later at a hospital.

Man fatally shot near Algiers gas station; NOPD investigating the homicide without detailed suspect or motive information yet.

Tulane basketball's Gregg Glenn III died in a tragic accident, leaving the university mourning his loss as a beloved student, athlete, and individual.

Scheduled roadwork on Clearview Parkway in Jefferson Parish may cause delays starting Monday evening, affecting both northbound and southbound lanes of LA 3152.