The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, warning of high heat index values and advising precautions against heat illnesses.

LDWF has set the fall inshore shrimp season to open on August 11, with staggered start times for different zones and measures in place to ensure sustainable shrimp populations and turtle safety.

Lovon White was sentenced to 10 years for drug distribution and possessing an illegal machinegun. He pled guilty, facing additional supervised release and fees. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb drug and gun crimes.

GeauxPass is hosting customer service events to assist with the Belle Chasse Bridge tolling system on August 5 and 6 at the Plaquemines Parish Multipurpose Center.

St. Ann Street in New Orleans' French Quarter is closed for infrastructure upgrades until mid-August, including water, sewer, and drainage work, with traffic detours in place.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigates a possible murder-suicide in Harvey where a man and woman were found shot, with the man deceased at the scene and the woman dying later at a hospital.

A two-day closure of eastbound West Esplanade Avenue in Jefferson Parish is planned for infrastructure updates, affecting local traffic and requiring detours.

St. Charles Parish announces road closures for maintenance, advising residents of detours during the upcoming works by Barriere Construction on several streets.

LDWF partnered with LSP to offer boating patrol classes to enhance interagency collaboration and marine operation skills for Louisiana law enforcement.

Covington woman, Ariel Kornienko, is charged with distributing "animal crush" videos, facing up to seven years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

LA 1040 at Yellow Water Bridge in Tangipahoa Parish will be closed for repairs starting 6 a.m. on July 30 and is expected to reopen by 7 p.m. on August 5.

Man fatally shot near Algiers gas station; NOPD investigating the homicide without detailed suspect or motive information yet.

Louisiana's DOTD has initiated a "bridge bundling" project using the Progressive Design-Build method to efficiently renovate multiple bridges, aiming for cost-effective and tailored infrastructure solutions.