A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution, with a potential 10 years to life sentence for meth charges and 20 years for fentanyl distribution.

New Orleans experiences sunny, warm weather with fair conditions and highs near 90 degrees, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected as the weekend approaches.

Roadwork on LA 3235 in Lafourche Parish begins September 2, 2025, with partial lane closures in both directions, as part of Project H.008145 to improve the thoroughfare.

US 165/US 167 interchange in Pineville will see closures during a DOTD reconstruction project starting September 2, 2025. Lane and ramp closures with detours will facilitate improvements.

New Orleans Police are searching for Rodrick Brandin Green, accused of altering a stolen check from $300 to $3000 and depositing it into his own account.

New Orleans Police seek a person of interest, Dolman DeLeon, for information on a homicide but clarify he is not a suspect. Public assistance is requested.

New Orleans is set to experience classic summer heat with sunny days and temperatures in the low nineties; mild winds are expected. Possible showers and thunderstorms may disrupt plans from Friday through Labor Day.

NOPD is investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the Seventh Ward, where a man with gunshot wounds was pronounced dead on Elysian Fields Avenue. Further details on the suspect are limited.

Radiance Technologies is investing $370.65 million to build a microchip facility in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, expected to create 296 jobs and bolster national security.

Joey Washington died in a crash in Webster Parish when his Ford F-150 hit a tree and caught fire. The cause is under investigation, including potential impairment.

The Annual Harp Society Concert featuring Jesse Autumn is set to perform at the East Bank Regional Library on Sunday, including free workshops and diverse musical styles.

NOPD's crime stats for August 17-23, 2025, show a drop in gun-related offenses, notable arrests including a second-degree murder charge, and a decrease in firearm seizures compared to last year.

A deputy from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting on I-49 near Louisiana Highway 509; one person was killed. State Police are investigating the incident.