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The National Weather Service provides a favorable forecast for New Orleans with mostly sunny skies and temperatures up to 85°F, occasional patchy fog, and prospects of showers later in the week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
New Orleans police seek help to find a suspect in an April 21 vehicle burglary in the 3300 block of Upperline Street. Images have been released for public assistance.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Plaquemines Parish issued a notice advising businesses near the Mississippi River to obtain a waiver from the USACE due to heightened water levels and safety measures.
LA 13 Northbound in Acadia Parish will narrow to one lane for two weeks starting April 28 for construction of a new turn lane, with no detour provided. Drivers should be cautious and expect delays.
St. Martin Parish drivers to face delays starting May 12, 2025, due to a $10.06 million roadwork project on La. 347 by DOTD, with construction from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
NOPD seeks public help to find Maya Ducros, wanted for illegal possession of stolen property after a phone was pickpocketed and she allegedly sold it.
LA 3154 (Hickory Ave) will face lane closures for roadwork from April 22-25, 2025, causing potential traffic delays.
Terry Reed, 54, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for meth possession with intent to distribute and firearm charges. The case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
NWS New Orleans predicts a fluctuating weather pattern with a mix of sun, clouds, mild temperatures, and chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week.
Intersection at St. Anthony Avenue and Allen Toussaint Drive in New Orleans will be closed for roadwork from April 21 to April 30, with detours via Leon C. Simon Drive to Elysian Fields Avenue.
Politics & Govt in ...
St. Charles Parish Council meeting on April 21 with agenda on community and infrastructure issues and residents invited to partake in discussions at Council Chambers.
New Orleans ends its emergency sanitation contract with IV Waste for Service Area 5 and transitions to new contractor, Henry Consultants, effective August 1.
NOPD seeks public help to find Keyandra Jamal Williams, wanted for multiple financial crimes including bank fraud and forgery. He's linked to a fraudulent $5,000 check deposit.
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