The National Weather Service predicts a mixed weather week for New Orleans, with chances of showers and thunderstorms, fair humidity levels, and temperatures ranging from the high 60s to the high 80s.

Louisiana's health department now oversees SNAP, aiming to streamline services without changing eligibility or causing interruptions for recipients. Other programs are also transitioned from DCFS.

A Sterlington man died in a head-on collision on Dowd Road; toxicology samples taken as part of the investigation. Louisiana State Police emphasize seatbelt use.

A Covington woman was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash killing an 8-year-old girl, with toxicology indicating she had impairing drugs in her system.

Authorities found an unidentified man's body in a canal in St. James Parish, Convent, and are investigating the incident, urging public assistance for information.

New Orleans faces a wet week with high chances of rain and thunderstorms, as per National Weather Service forecasts. Temperatures are expected to be muggy with a possibility of strong winds.

A double shooting in New Orleans East resulted in the deaths of a 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman; police are investigating without a clear motive or suspect.

LOGT in Louisiana rewarded citizens with $6,100 for tips leading to 134 citations for wildlife crimes, reinforcing their ongoing effort to combat illegal hunting and fishing.

Rain dominates New Orleans’ forecast through Monday, with storm chances up to 80% Sunday. By midweek, skies clear, bringing sunny weather and highs in the mid-80s.

Upcoming Jean Lafitte mayoral election set for October 11, 2025, with early voting until October 4, and absentee voting deadlines highlighted by Jefferson Parish officials.

Louisiana's bear hunting lottery applications close; 1,330 applications indicate strong interest. Increased permits (26) reflect managed population growth since bear's delisting in 2016.

The Louisiana State Police launched CREST to aid in child abduction cases, successfully rescuing 2-year-old Christopher Cooper with interagency collaboration.

DMR Technologies is launching a drone manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, creating 521 direct jobs with average annual salaries of $85,000, which will also stimulate an estimated 766 indirect jobs in the region.