A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday after being hit by an 18-wheeler on Paris Road in New Orleans. The road was closed for investigation but later reopened. The victim's identity has not been released.

Louisiana's DOTD set to start an Environmental Assessment for a new Mississippi River bridge, crucial for gauging its environmental impact and community input, with public meetings planned for early 2026.

A Louisiana State Trooper fatally shot an individual during a traffic stop in Ascension Parish, and an active investigation is underway to elucidate the cause of the shooting.

Louisiana DOTD announced the bidding results for 23 infrastructure projects totaling $67.4 million, including bridge replacements and road overhauls, signaling investments in the state's transportation network.

Port Wonder's Nature & Science Center's reopening delayed until October 6 for repairs to aquatic life support systems, affecting two large aquariums. Other parts of the facility remain open.

A Honduran man was sentenced to 101 months in prison for drug, firearm, and illegal reentry offenses, as part of Operation Take Back America, involving multiple agencies.

New Orleans is expected to have sunny weather and a high near 89 degrees with a gentle north breeze. Conditions will remain mild in the evening. The forecast indicates similar weather on Wednesday and possible showers on Thursday.

NOPD's weekly report indicates a drop in gun-related crimes, with key arrests made in homicide cases and a decline in illegal firearm possession and gun seizures compared to the previous year.

Two individuals were killed in a St. Tammany Parish house fire, with ongoing investigations to determine its cause.

The LA 556 bridge at Dry Creek, closed for emergency repairs, has been reopened by DOTD after quick work, restoring normal traffic flow for Jackson Parish residents.

Gov. Jeff Landry criticizes the pace of the EPA's cleanup at Smitty's Supply in Tangipahoa Parish after an explosion, pushing for an expedited process following an environmental spill.

NOPD investigates a Bourbon Street shooting that killed one woman and injured others, seeking the public's help to locate four individuals connected to the incident.

NOPD arrests 26-year-old Enrique Garcia for a fatal shooting on Dumaine Street; investigation leads to same-day arrest and second-degree murder charge.