A new suspect, Connie Estes, has been arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of 6-year-old Jeremiah Ramirez after evidence indicated a different vehicle was involved.

Three brothers were arrested for second-degree murder after a deadly stabbing on a fishing vessel in Plaquemines Parish. The investigation is ongoing.

The St. John Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a Laplace business following an altercation involving two groups, with multiple arrests made and no reported injuries.

New Orleans weather forecast includes chances of showers and thunderstorms amidst sunny conditions, with highs around 87°F and humid conditions, leading into partly cloudy evenings with slightly lower precipitation chances and mild winds.

LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will see partial closure for roadwork from Sep 2-5, 2025, with lane closures from 9 AM to 3 PM for traffic signal upgrades.

The LA 39/Claiborne Ave. Bridge in New Orleans will stay open this weekend as repairs on a bridge motor were completed early, preventing the planned disruption.

Jefferson Parish announces closures of governmental offices, no garbage pickup on Labor Day, and operating schedules for services like parks and transit.

The LA 39/Judge Seeber Bridge in Los Angeles will remain open this weekend after successful motor repairs, with future closures anticipated for a second motor installation.

New Orleans can expect a mix of weather including potential heavy rain, with temperatures around 80-87°F and high humidity, per the National Weather Service.

Jefferson Parish announces the grand opening of the Dr. Joseph and Constance Carroll Avondale Library, a high-tech, flexible space for the community, scheduled for September 4, 2025.

NOPD arrests three for separate murders, including Timothy Hall, Ra'Quine Butler, and Helmer Valeriano-Ordonez, each facing second-degree murder charges.

Honduran national Elvin Mejia-Guzman was sentenced by the DOJ for illegal reentry into the US, culminating in time served, a year of supervised release, and a fee.

Nigerian national Daniel Inweregbu pleads guilty to conducting a romance scam, causing over $400,000 in losses.