LA 1 North near Port Allen Canal Bridge will have partial closure on March 20th for bridge inspection, impacting the left lane from 9 AM to 1 PM. Oversize loads over 12' wide are restricted. Motorists should seek alternate routes.

NOPD reports a decrease in Mardi Gras crime for 2025, attributing success to enhanced security and federal support, with thanks given to local and state partners and community cooperation.

LA 182 at Bayou Boeuf Bridge in Amelia to close for maintenance on March 17 from noon to 4 p.m., if weather permits. Detours via Lake Palourde, US 90, and LA 662; no emergency vehicle access during closure.

Gun-related arrests and seizures fell significantly in early 2025 in New Orleans, with NOPD reporting a 58% decrease in arrests and a 45% decline in firearm seizures.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office collaborated with local groups to hold the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Family Expo, providing health resources, screenings, and education in New Orleans East.

Jefferson Parish begins waterway debris removal after Hurricane Ida, with a public meeting scheduled for community engagement at Estelle Playground on March 18, 2025.

St. Charles Parish Council will hold a meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss zoning changes, infrastructure contracts, and environmental actions. Residents can voice opinions at the courthouse venue.

Upcoming nightly I-12 West roadwork in St. Tammany Parish, LA, from March 17-20, 2025, may cause moderate delays.

A Jefferson Parish judge sentenced Tyrone Constant to 50 years in prison for attempted murder of a 20-year-old employee at a pizza shop with a machete-like knife.

LDWF's Father-Child FUN Camp at Woodworth Outdoor Education facility offers families with kids aged 10-13 outdoor bonding activities. Pre-registration required, with limited space.

Anthony Morgan received a life sentence for the second-degree murder of Aaron Lee in Metairie, as disclosed by the Jefferson Parish District Attorney.

Law enforcement ensured safety during Mardi Gras 2025; SBSO Deputy Chief John Doran and teams cooperatively patrolled with NOPD, receiving public thanks.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office joined a local Mardi Gras parade for Emerson Barger, a 7-year-old with brain cancer, to bring joy to her doorstep.