A 77-year-old New Orleans man died in a crash on I-10 in Ascension Parish when his truck hit a guardrail and overturned. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Police are investigating.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity with chances of rain up to 80%. Temperatures will reach the high 80s to low 90s.

A man named Michael Ardoin, known as the 'Beef Bandit', was arrested for stealing meat worth about $300 from two stores. He has a long criminal record, including 26 theft arrests.

Spencer Rattler is confirmed to start as QB for the Saints in their final preseason game against the Broncos, with playtime also for Tyler Shough and Jake Haener. Rattler showed a 71.2% completion rate with one touchdown and an interception so far.

New Orleans' I-10 corridor reopened early after repairs from a garbage truck incident, thanks to favorable weather and continuous work by Boh Bros. Construction.

The Louisiana DOTD is working on repairs for the LA 315/Bayou Dularge Bridge and plans to reopen it for limited traffic by end of September while full repairs continue.

US 61 in St. John the Baptist Parish will undergo nightly construction from August 21, 2025, to March 27, 2026, with lane closures but one lane maintained open in each direction.

LA 53 in St. John the Baptist Parish closed for railroad repairs on August 22 from 8AM to 8PM; detours provided.

Road construction projects are set to cause traffic disruptions in Destrehan, including road closures near local landmarks and the full closure of LA 628 for the Montz Pump Station Project.

Westbound traffic on 11th Street faces year-long lane closure for roadwork, causing significant delays and redirecting commuters via Breaux Avenue, starting Aug. 20 with an expected end date of July 12, 2026.

A Nicaraguan national pleaded guilty to social security misuse, facing up to five years in prison and fines, with sentencing set for December 3, 2025.

New Orleans faces a blend of sun and storms, with highs in the low 90s and afternoon showers expected.

The search intensifies for missing 12-year-old autistic boy, Bryan Vasquez, in New Orleans. NOPD's delayed response to his disappearance, taking five hours to act, is under scrutiny.