A head-on crash on a Louisiana highway claimed the life of Alex Chavis, with the other driver seriously injured but surviving, prompting a police reminder on road safety.

A Homer man died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisiana after his car struck a tree; he was not wearing a seatbelt. Impairment isn’t suspected; police are investigating.

The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather for New Orleans with sun, storms, and temperatures near 89°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially in the afternoons.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell vetoed a council-passed ordinance intended to increase oversight of the city attorney and prevent favoritism in legal disputes.

A three-vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish resulted in one death and two injuries. The incident involved a Chevrolet Camaro and occurred at the LA Hwy 36 and LA Hwy 3241 intersection.

A man died in an accidental house fire on D’Aquin Street in Jefferson early Saturday, with investigations ongoing.

New Orleans announces intermittent closures on Johnny Jackson Jr. and Higgins Boulevards starting August 6 for street repairs under the DPW775 project, affecting traffic for three weeks.

A section of Ridgewood Drive is closing for reconstruction from August 4 to October 30, 2025, affecting travel between Palm Street and Colapissa Street.

NWS New Orleans forecasts sporadic showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and temperatures near 90°F, and a consistent pattern of wet weather throughout the week.

LDWF found no violations during a menhaden fishing compliance check in Terrebonne Parish, despite public concerns. They confirmed boats were legally outside the buffer zone.

Summer road construction in St. Charles Parish leads to multiple closures and detours, including a sinkhole repair on Fifth Street and other infrastructure improvements.

The NWS has issued a detailed weather forecast for New Orleans with storms and high humidity, and similar unsettled conditions expected to continue into next week.

LDWF offers an 80% discount on combo hunting and fishing licenses to honorably discharged military veterans in Louisiana, effective August 1, as part of Act 321.