A St. Tammany Parish man, Kentrell Mahoney Scott, is charged with bribery and wire fraud related to GPS monitoring manipulation and selling unauthorized tags on Facebook.

Louisiana will receive nearly $70 million from the opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, aimed at addressing the state's opioid crisis.

The Louisiana DOTD is progressing on the Bluff Road project in Ascension Parish, improving drainage, roads, and addressing flooding issues, with a projected completion in Fall 2025.

Belle Chasse commuter alert: Nightly LA23 lane closures for vehicle detection loop installation at Burmaster intersection, causing alternating south/northbound disruptions this week.

Nighttime closures to occur on I-10 in East Baton Rouge for the widening project, affecting various ramps and roads, with DOTD urging caution and planning for travelers.

New Orleans is expecting a week of showers and thunderstorms with high humidity, as the National Weather Service forecasts high chances of rain, especially today, Tuesday, and on Juneteenth.

Northbound traffic on LA 1 will be rerouted to a new exit ramp leading to I-10 East starting Thursday night. The old LA 1 bridge is closing permanently.

The Sea Tow Foundation has established free life jacket loaner stations in Louisiana to help boaters comply with safety regulations and reduce fatalities.

New Orleans reports increased West Nile virus activity; mosquito control efforts, including aerial and ground spraying, are underway in affected areas. No human cases reported yet; precautions advised.

New Orleans man, Mark Brooks, faces charges for alleged exploitation of a minor, including attempted coercion and enticement and sending obscene material, under Project Safe Childhood.

Honduran national Jhosmy Josue Perez-Alvarez pled guilty to illegal firearm possession, facing up to 15 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine; sentencing set for August 26, 2025.

Nightly roadwork on LA 43 in Livingston Parish will cause partial lane closures from June 9 to 14, affecting traffic between US 190 and I-12, with detours available.

Lane closure on West Napoleon Avenue in Jefferson Parish for roadwork and new subdivision connection from June 10 to June 16, possibly affecting traffic.