New Orleans Police are searching for Merrick Kentrell Payton, a man wanted for a series of uptown area burglaries.

A Ponchatoula man, Lonnie Yancy III, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and could face 5 to 40 years in prison plus fines.

St. Charles Parish roadworks are causing closures and disruptions, with a focus on asphalt resurfacing like patching, milling, and paving. Residents are advised to check for updates and plan alternative routes.

Thomas "Tommy" Tuma has been appointed as the new Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife in Louisiana, bringing 27 years of experience from LDWF to the role.

LDWF begins a controlled drawdown in Russell Sage WMA to combat invasive giant cutgrass and improve habitat for wintering waterfowl, urging boaters to be cautious.

The New Orleans Police are seeking help to find a suspect in multiple Third District burglaries, using a blue Chevrolet Malibu with a white fender. They request the public's assistance with any information.

ICE in New Orleans supported the indictment of law enforcement officers and a business owner involved in a bribery scheme related to U visa applications.

The LDWF supports President Trump's executive order for conservation and public access, reflecting their own goals and prior collaboration requests to USFWS.

The Louisiana DOTD has reopened the Bayou Dularge Bridge to traffic during rush hours and is continuing construction, while also progressing on repairs and replacements of other local bridges.

NWS in New Orleans issues a flood watch due to heavy rains from a tropical disturbance in the Gulf, with 3-6 inches expected and potential for up to 10 inches in some areas.

The Ouachita River has been designated a U.S. Marine Highway, which MARAD and others expect to spur economic growth and infrastructure development in the region.

Judge Flemings-Davillier accused Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson of contempt for not transporting inmates on weekends, amid a logistical and budget-related dispute.

New Orleans City Council is outraged after property owners at 1201 Canal Street allegedly misled them about housing reductions, leading to tenant evictions.