The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project causes lane closures on LA 23 through early November, impacting traffic between Dale Avenue and Barriere Road.

Louisiana agents charged Rendal D. Jennies Jr. with drug and firearm offenses and Peter Nguyen with shrimping violations following a vessel inspection in Iberia Parish.

LA 48, River Road, will be fully closed in St. Charles Parish for construction from the evening of August 22 to the morning of August 25; detour via I-310.

A heat advisory is issued for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with heat index values up to 110 expected. Residents are urged to stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses.

New Orleans Police arrested Damon Garcia for second-degree murder, which occurred on Jackson Avenue on August 10, 2025. Details of the homicide are limited.

Scotty Bascle admitted to federal drug charges for distributing fentanyl and faces up to 40 years in prison, a potential $1M fine, and supervised release.

A juvenile died in a car accident in Avoyelles Parish; Louisiana State Police Troop E is investigating the incident that involved a Ford Escape hitting trees.

The NOPD seeks public help in locating Jawuan Riley, wanted for second-degree murder and attempted murder after a violent incident on the Crescent City Connection bridge.

Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S. by U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, under Operation Take Back America.

NOPD's recent report shows a decline in gun arrests and seizures compared to last year, with details on the statistics and their potential implications for crime trends.

NOPD arrests a suspect, Daniel Spencer, for second-degree murder following an August 16 homicide on Lesseps Street. Details of the case are still under investigation.

The NOPD is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect from an August 18 car burglary on Carlisle Court, based on a released surveillance photo.

LDWF starts road improvements at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area, closing part of Muddy Bayou Road for culvert installation and better drainage.