Metairie Road commuters should expect lane closures for maintenance, affecting traffic near North Causeway Blvd from Nov. 12-14, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Duson man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that killed Tony Barthe Jr. on LA Hwy 700; Logan Hoke is charged with hit-and-run driving resulting in death.

St. Charles Parish reports road closures in Destrehan due to construction, affecting Jonathan Street and Ormond Center Court. Detours provided for LA 628 and LA 18 during certain dates.

A 66-year-old bicyclist, John Martin, was killed in a hit-and-run in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. Kyrian Joseph Jr. allegedly involved, turned himself in.

An overturned dump truck on I-310 south caused delays; it has been towed, allowing traffic to resume, reported by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.

The Luling Volunteer Fire Department is enhancing its training for fires in multi-family structures, with a focus on the unique challenges these buildings pose.

A distressed boater was rescued from Lake Salvador after a coordinated effort by local fire departments and a Coast Guard helicopter, as recounted on the Westwego Volunteer Fire Company's social media.

Ten St. Bernard Parish deputies completed a 92-hour P.O.S.T. Corrections academy, with two scoring 100% on the final exam, as announced by Sheriff Pohlmann.

A Good Samaritan aided Slidell Police in arresting two shoplifters; the incident occurred at a Dillard's, with the suspects facing theft and other charges.

The National Weather Service predicts sunny weather for New Orleans with mild temperatures, light winds, and a slight chance of showers later in the week.

Jefferson Parish announces a tree planting event at Hope Haven on November 8, 2025, urging community volunteers to beautify and environmentally enhance the area.

NOPD seeks public help to find Charles Ray Brown, a person of interest with potential information on a September 5 homicide.

NOPD arrested Ronald Smith Jr. in Oklahoma City for a New Orleans homicide occurring on October 6. The victim, a 17-year-old male, died from gunshot wounds.