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Amendments to Louisiana's 2025-26 hunting season include airboat use, turkey hunting in East Carroll Parish, and dates for veteran waterfowl hunting. Public comment is open until March 7, 2025.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
John H. Carter Co. announces a $69 million investment for a new Center for Industrial Excellence in Ascension Parish, expected to create 175 jobs and retain 741 existing positions.
Lane closures on I-10 Eastbound at Atchafalaya Basin Bridge for fiber optic installation, scheduled from February 17-21, 9 PM-5 AM. Expect congestion and a 20-foot lane width limit.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A New Orleans man was sentenced to 248 months in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses, following a guilty plea related to methamphetamine distribution and illegal firearms possession.
A convicted felon, Dante Frazier, was sentenced to 188 months for shooting at police and drug offenses in New Orleans by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense Fog Advisory issued for southeast Louisiana, impacting visibility in cities including New Orleans. Drivers advised to use caution due to reduced visibility.
Sports in ...
New Orleans hosted an NFL-themed parade combining Super Bowl excitement with Mardi Gras tradition, featuring marching bands, celebrities, and fanfare.
The Camp St. exit in New Orleans will be closed from 5:15 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for traffic management.
A 22-year-old man, Tieron Price, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and possessing machine guns after a high-speed chase and a later search of his home by New Orleans police.
A Mexican national, after deportation, returned to the U.S., got arrested for DUI, and has been sentenced to six months in prison plus supervised release.
NOFD swiftly extinguished a fire at a New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board facility with no injuries or service disruptions; the cause is under investigation.
NNSA will conduct aerial radiological surveillance in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, using a helicopter equipped with detection equipment to ensure public safety.
LaMichael Jackson pleaded guilty to firearm possession as a felon in New Orleans, potentially facing 15 years in prison under Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts.
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