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.

New Orleans man Eric Falkins sentenced to 66 months for drug trafficking and bringing an AR-15 pistol to a hospital. He pled guilty and will face supervised release after prison.

Jefferson Parish has released a special Bicentennial license plate, with proceeds supporting the local community. The plates are available online or at OMV locations for vehicles under 16,000 lbs.

A New Orleans man received a 180-month prison term for drug and firearms offenses after pleading guilty to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession.

The Tulane Innovation Institute announces Founder Lab to convert research into startups, partnering entrepreneurs with faculty for market-ready technologies.

Cherikah Roberson from Raceland is indicted on charges related to a $1.5 million fraud, involving fake PPP loan applications and theft of government funds.

US 90 in Jefferson Parish will face construction-related lane closures from August 20-22, alternating between westbound and eastbound lanes for roadway widening.

The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project causes lane closures on LA 23 through early November, impacting traffic between Dale Avenue and Barriere Road.

Louisiana agents charged Rendal D. Jennies Jr. with drug and firearm offenses and Peter Nguyen with shrimping violations following a vessel inspection in Iberia Parish.

LA 48, River Road, will be fully closed in St. Charles Parish for construction from the evening of August 22 to the morning of August 25; detour via I-310.