The Louisiana DOTD announced a $17.9 million project starting March 31, 2025, for I-20 pavement rehabilitation from Bienville Parish line to LA 149, expecting intermittent lane closures and traffic delays.

Night roadwork will cause lane and ramp closures on I-10 Westbound and the I-210 on-ramp in Lake Charles from March 31 to April 1, 2025, with detours via Exit 23 available.

St. Tammany Parish will experience a full road closure for bridge construction on April 4, 2025, impacting US 190 BUS and LA 21 with detours provided.

Two Romanians were indicted in Louisiana for card skimming at Walmart stores, potentially facing decades in prison and significant fines if convicted.

New Orleans announces an application process for property owners to restore historic Spanish-era street tiles in the French Quarter, funded by Spain's envoy and without fees for permits.

St. Bernard Parish Government seeks volunteers for boards and commissions, including paid positions on the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Residents can apply at the local Human Resources Department.

New Orleans teams up with federal and state agencies for an annual Christmas Tree Drop to restore marsh habitat at Bayou Sauvage using recycled holiday trees.

Kalinda Celestine was arrested for smuggling drugs into a federal prison in Grant Parish, facing charges including the distribution of heroin, methamphetamine, and Suboxone.

Roadwork on LA 300 (Bayou Rd) starting March 24, 2025, will cause delays due to lane closures between LA 39 and Log Mile 2.107 from 6:30 AM to 5 PM until March 28.

US 90 in Orleans Parish will have alternating lane closures from March 25-28 for roadwork, affecting both eastbound and westbound traffic at different times, to upgrade traffic signals.

Sgt. Grant Candies of the Louisiana State Police died on duty while deploying spike strips. He was a husband, father, Marine, and STPSO officer since 2016, and is remembered for his service and leadership.

New Orleans celebrated new NOFD recruits and promoted veterans, including a new Fire Captain. Recruits completed extensive training and received multiple awards for excellence.

Plaquemine/Sunshine Ferry in Louisiana adjusts its schedule due to one ferry aiding repairs in Cameron Parish.