LDWF and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a Wood Stork and Wading Bird Viewing event on August 2 at Sherburne WMA's South Farm from 7-10 a.m.

A New Orleans man was sentenced to 97 months for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty. This was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

St. Charles Parish Council meeting set for July 21, 2025, to discuss key ordinances including traffic regulations, construction projects, and coastal programs.

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.