A 13-year-old boy died after a GMC Envoy he was in, unrestrained, was rear-ended by a Freightliner on U.S. Highway 165. The crash is under investigation.

A child died in a Vernon Parish crash after an unrestrained 4-year-old succumbed to injuries from a collision between a Ford Expedition and a Ford Windstar.

Bay Area commuters should note road closures in October due to maintenance and inspections, with notable detours on CC Road and Jonathan Street, and limited access to I-310 ramps.

New Orleans is set to enjoy an extended period of stable, pleasant weather with sunny days and mild nights starting October 11, per the National Weather Service.

Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana secures a contract to build six Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, boosting local manufacturing and job creation.

Command Pilot Darrell “Dean” LeVergne was promoted to head the Air Support Section of the Louisiana State Police, overseeing a fleet of aircraft used in public safety operations.

EquipmentShare opened a new branch in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana as part of its expansion, promising 120 new jobs and a total of 13 statewide locations, enhancing the local economy and workforce.

New Orleans City Council passed an ordinance to protect the privacy of crime victims by limiting the release of sensitive images unless for legal or law enforcement purposes.

The New Orleans Health Department announced the availability of flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the season, with CDC approval and no-prescription access at Walgreens for eligible ages.

The impending end of the consent decree overseeing New Orleans police is highlighted, with significant reforms noted by Councilman Eugene Green as the NOPD becomes a model of constitutional policing.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries warns red snapper season may close soon, with only 5% of the state's quota remaining, urging anglers to fish while still possible.

A 61-year-old man died after a carjacking in New Orleans' French Quarter; the vehicle rolled over him during a struggle. No suspect has been identified.

Ridgewood Drive will be closed for upgrades from Oct 13, 2025 to Jan 12, 2026, between Airline Drive and Colapissa Street. Detours via North Labarre Road.