A Georgia man pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, victimizing residents and a political candidate, with losses totaling over $446,000. He faces up to five years in prison and must pay restitution.

New Orleans man, Kenneth Jackson, pleads guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act after being caught with a .45 caliber pistol as a convicted felon.

New Orleans police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in identity theft and fraud at a retail store on South Claiborne Avenue on May 30, 2025.

A New Orleans man, Rashuad Fontenberry, pleaded guilty to federal carjacking charges and may face 15 years in prison plus fines and supervised release.

MoDOT will close the I-229 Double Decker bridge in St. Joseph for annual maintenance from August 25-28, affecting all lanes and ramps. Drivers are advised to plan detours and prioritize safety.

Curtis Thomas III was sentenced to life for second-degree murder and attempted murder, with additional time for illegal firearm possession. His 2011 conviction had prohibited firearm possession.

Road work on Eastbound LA 46 in St. Bernard Parish will cause lane closures on August 25, 2025, with right lane closed 7 AM-noon and left lane 12-4 PM.

St. Charles Parish celebrated the opening of the renovated Bethune Park, featuring new amenities and honoring the legacy of the area's first African American high school.

The DOJ has bolstered efforts to fight violent crime in Louisiana, especially targeting gangs with Operation Summer Heat, leading to over 100 arrests and seizures of weapons and drugs.

Honduran national Walter Omar Casco-Lopez pleads guilty to illegal reentry after removal in the United States; faces maximum two-year sentence and fines.

Roadwork on LA 49 (Williams Blvd) in Jefferson Parish will cause partial lane closures from August 25-29, 9 AM to 3 PM. The work involves landscaping and traffic signal upgrades.

Louisiana anglers have landed 630,445 pounds of Red Snapper, 70.4% of the state's 2025 allocation, as reported by LDWF. Regulations include a four fish daily limit and a 16-inch size minimum.

The NOPD seeks the public's help in locating a theft suspect described as a Black male, around 20 years old, who is still at large after an incident on Baronne Street.