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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Judge Seeber Bridge on LA 39 will be closed from June 28, 6 a.m., to June 29, 5 p.m., for construction, with advised detours via LA 46/St. Claude Avenue.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
New Orleans Police are seeking Gilda Blanton for an alleged theft in Algiers, caught on video at 7:58 a.m. on June 24, 2025. Public tips are requested.
The DOTD announces a $1.63 million project to replace a culvert on La. 93, leading to a 21-day road closure in Lafayette Parish, starting July 7, 2025.
Two Louisiana men were cited by the LDWF for multiple commercial seafood violations, including failing to maintain and submit records and operating without proper licenses.
Roadwork on LA 611-9 in Jefferson Parish starting June 30 will impact traffic with alternating lane closures for maintenance, including tree trimming and pavement patching until July 3.
New Orleans man Cardell Glover was sentenced to 8 years for multiple federal gun crimes, including possessing a stolen firearm and a machine gun. He also faces supervised release and a fine.
Community & Society in ...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries launched an online bowhunter education course, costing $35, to enhance skills and align with other states' certification requirements.
Elmwood man Jaequan Bailey, 26, indicted on firearms and ammunition charges, faces up to 45 years if convicted. His possession of firearms violates federal law due to a prior felony.
Weather & Environment in ...
The NWS issued a heat advisory for New Orleans and southern Mississippi due to expected 110-degree heat indices. Residents are advised to avoid heat stress.
New Orleans man, Irvin C. Francois, III, was indicted for CARES Act fraud and money laundering for obtaining a $144,790 PPP loan under false pretenses.
A Honduran national was indicted for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation, with potential penalties including prison, fines, and supervised release.
The city outlines Phase 1 of Lincoln Beach redevelopment after public consultation, with construction starting in Dec 2025 and an early 2027 reopening planned.
New Orleans is set to experience a mix of sunny weather and stormy conditions, with fluctuating chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.
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