New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell and former NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie are indicted on charges of wire fraud and obstruction, accused of defrauding the city and misusing resources.

New Orleans forecast includes high humidity, daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, with highs in low 90s and heat indices potentially reaching 106.

Four men were cited in Louisiana for multiple alligator hunting violations, including illegally taking and possessing alligators, after a tip-off about dead alligators in Saline Lake.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will begin on August 18, 2025, causing expected traffic disruptions and alternating lane closures due to paving operations.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for New Orleans, predicting heat index values up to 108 degrees and advising precautions against heat illnesses.

New Orleans Police seek public help to find Katriel Faith Gibson, suspected of election fraud and violating a protective order during November 2024 elections.

St. Charles Parish schedules a meeting for public input on millage rates affecting community funding and infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing levees and services.

NOPD reports increased traffic enforcement, with 1,200 citations and a reduction in traffic-related fatalities and crashes, emphasizing community partnership and education for road safety.

St. Charles Parish is initiating a major flood protection project for Montz with the construction of two new pump stations to increase capacity and resilience, funded over $32 million.

Nightly lane closures in Calcasieu Parish for construction on LA 378 and Horseshoe Boulevard from August 18 to August 29, 2025, prompting traffic cautions.

Mosquito samples in several Louisiana parishes tested positive for West Nile Virus; authorities are responding with increased vector control and urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

1834 Ventures has launched a $20 million fund to support startups from the Tulane University community, with an initial $4.4 million raised to promote Louisiana’s economic growth.

Chrystal Thevis, 42, was killed in a hit-and-run while walking on U.S. Highway 167 in St. Landry Parish. Police are seeking the second vehicle involved.