LA 49 roadwork in Jefferson Parish starts July 21, impacting north/southbound lanes between W Metairie Ave & US 61, daily from 8:30 AM to 3 PM until July 25.

Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into the US after a 2024 traffic stop revealed his identity.

Eight Louisiana residents were indicted on federal drug distribution charges involving fentanyl and methamphetamine, with varying potential sentences based on involvement and criminal history.

Louisiana's LDWF reports 45.6% of the Red Snapper quota reached, with 407,853 pounds caught as of July 6. The season began May 1st with a 4-fish daily limit and mandatory permits for anglers.

St. Charles Parish Council meeting set for July 21, 2025, to discuss key ordinances including traffic regulations, construction projects, and coastal programs.

New Orleans Police are searching for Merrick Kentrell Payton, a man wanted for a series of uptown area burglaries.

St. Charles Parish roadworks are causing closures and disruptions, with a focus on asphalt resurfacing like patching, milling, and paving. Residents are advised to check for updates and plan alternative routes.

ICE in New Orleans supported the indictment of law enforcement officers and a business owner involved in a bribery scheme related to U visa applications.

NWS in New Orleans issues a flood watch due to heavy rains from a tropical disturbance in the Gulf, with 3-6 inches expected and potential for up to 10 inches in some areas.

Emergency lane/ramp closures will occur on I-49 near Bert Kouns in Caddo Parish due to concrete repairs prompted by heat-induced pavement issues, affecting traffic next week.

The Louisiana DOTD plans to replace the LA 540 bridge in Homer with a $703,278 project, beginning with utility relocations and aiming for a late Fall 2025 completion, with current detours in place.

The New Orleans Health Department released the 2024 AIR Program Data Report, revealing high rates of domestic violence in the city and efforts to combat it, including victim outreach and systemic changes like court advocacy and gun safety programs.

NOPD seeks help to identify a suspect in a theft and fraud case from June 18, after stealing a phone and bank card and making multiple illegal transactions.