A Metairie man, Dominic Messina, was cited by LDWF agents for oyster harvesting violations, including not having gear licenses and logbook issues, with oysters seized and returned to water.

New Orleans residents can get free, reusable paint from the Paint Reclamation Project, hosted by the city and The Green Project, aimed at recycling excess household hazardous waste.

A woman was robbed at gunpoint while jogging in New Orleans' City Park. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Palm Drive without any reported injuries.

Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour is expanding to include New Orleans on October 16. The tour may feature artists like Bryson Tiller and Jhene Aiko in select cities. Tickets go on sale April 18.

LA 3040 in Terrebonne Parish will have road closures due to roadwork from April 29 to May 1, affecting east and westbound lanes between Dunn and Saadi Streets.

Upcoming construction will cause alternating lane closures on LA 20 in Louisiana, with tree trimming activities from April 21-25, 2025, daily from 7 AM to 5 PM, impacting traffic in four parishes.

NOPD seeks John Cornelius Smith for a January aggravated assault. The public is warned not to approach the armed suspect but to contact the police with information.

A St. Tammany man, 22, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for fentanyl trafficking after pleading guilty. He sold the drug to an undercover agent and was caught with 101 grams at his home.

Saints QB Derek Carr may miss the season due to a shoulder injury, leading to roster adjustments and potential search for alternatives like Rodgers or Wentz. Saints hold the No. 9 and No. 40 picks in the NFL Draft.

Two were injured by gunfire at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, causing a shutdown. Details on the victims are scarce. The event will resume with safety assurances.

NWS New Orleans forecasts a week of sunny weather, with daytime highs ranging from 72 to 82 degrees and mild winds.

St. Bernard Sheriff's Office arrested Brendell Smith, 18, for armed robbery and illegal gun possession. No injuries were reported, and Jamyre Bailey, 24, was charged as an accessory. The public is encouraged to share information.

The St. Charles Parish Dept. of Parks and Recreation is hosting the fifth annual Fish Dat Rodeo, a family-friendly fishing event at the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway on May 10.