An 8-year-old named Jewel Leger died in a Louisiana crash when an unrestrained passenger in a car struck a tree. The driver was moderately injured. Police stress the importance of proper safety restraints.

A California woman pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor and faces a maximum of five years in prison and fines, within a Department of Justice initiative against child exploitation.

Governor Jeff Landry introduces initiatives to boost Louisiana's local business support, including "Source Louisiana" directory, a statewide tour, an executive order to speed up projects, and policy reviews for increased local participation.

The forecast for New Orleans predicts sunny days with temperatures near 90 degrees, clear evenings with lows in the mid-70s, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms early next week.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting in Gentilly, leaving a man dead despite EMS efforts. No suspects identified; details of the incident remain scarce.

New Orleans man, Roy Hilton, pleads guilty to illegal machine gun possession and firearm possession as a felon.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office seized eight illegal firearms and narcotics, leading to the arrest of five individuals on various charges including weapon and drug-related felonies.

A New Orleans man, Kendrick White Sr., was indicted for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, potentially facing life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine if found guilty.

Hilda Vasquez, the mother of deceased 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, was denied bail amid charges of juvenile cruelty and negligent homicide, after her youngest child tested positive for cocaine.

NOPD is searching for Coleman Vickers, a burglary suspect, and warns the public he is considered armed and dangerous, urging assistance in his capture.

Texas Street in Calcasieu Parish will be closed from College Street to Prien Lake Road for drainage repairs from September 22 to October 17, 2025. Detour routes are available for motorists.

Louisiana DOTD enhances traffic monitoring with new devices to gather data for infrastructure planning, some locations not surveyed in over 20 years. Devices are "non-invasive," helping to inform future resource allocation and road improvements.

The NWS forecasts consistent weather for New Orleans, with sunny days near 90 degrees, calm winds, and occasional chances of showers and thunderstorms.