The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi with heat index values up to 114 degrees.

Tulane basketball's Gregg Glenn III died in a tragic accident, leaving the university mourning his loss as a beloved student, athlete, and individual.

NOPD reported a drop in gun-related arrests and weapon seizures; a significant arrest was made for violent offenses and another for sexual exploitation of minors.

New Orleans officials offer a Heat Relief Map to help residents find air-conditioned spaces during a heat wave.

The New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board detected more West Nile virus in mosquito pools and will spray affected areas to control the population.

NOPD seeks public help to locate Jaquisha Walters, a person of interest in an auto burglary case for her potential knowledge related to fraudulent credit card use.

Kenneth G. Akpieyi was convicted of running a multi-million dollar romance scam, defrauding victims by pretending to be romantic partners. He now faces up to 20 years in prison per count.

Scheduled roadwork on Clearview Parkway in Jefferson Parish may cause delays starting Monday evening, affecting both northbound and southbound lanes of LA 3152.

Mexican national Fulgencio Cardenas-Rivera was sentenced to five years for drug trafficking in Louisiana after pleading guilty. The case was part of a larger OCDETF investigation.

A Bogalusa man was killed in a Washington Parish crash after his vehicle collided with a GMC Sierra on LA Hwy 21. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the incident, including conducting toxicology tests.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will cause alternating lane closures from July 28 to August 1, affecting travel between W Metairie Ave and US 61.

Louisiana DOTD announces nightly I-220 westbound lane closures over the Red River from July 28 to August 1, 2025, for bridge inspections by a private fiber company.

A fishing trip in Crown Point ended in a fatal shooting, with Sarah Duffy charged with manslaughter and the other woman pronounced dead. Further details are under investigation.