Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development announces $600,000 funding from HUD for nonprofits aiding the homeless, inviting applications by August 26, 2025, for services to the at-risk and victims of violence.

LA 385 northbound in Calcasieu Parish will have partial lane closures for utility work from July 21 to August 21, 2025.

NWS New Orleans forecasts sun and rain this week, with highs approaching 90–94°F and a mix of mostly sunny conditions and intermittent showers and thunderstorms.

The NOPD is seeking help to find theft suspect Thomas Lewis, Jr., who is wanted for a June 25th theft on Flanders Street. The public is urged to provide any information.

NOPD seeks public assistance to find a suspect who fired a gun at a Franklin Avenue business on July 8, 2025, and fled the scene. No injuries reported.

NOPD seeks help identifying suspects in a recent vehicle theft; surveillance captured the incident, vehicle recovered, suspects at large. Public urged to contact authorities with info.

The NOPD is seeking community assistance to find a suspect in a July 8, 2025 business burglary on Valence Street, involving stolen welding and copper items.

Louisiana established two new Wildlife Management Areas: Flatwoods Savanna and Bogue Chitto, focusing on conservation and public engagement with nature.

NOPD is probing a fatal shooting in the Seventh District that occurred on Trapier Avenue, leaving one man dead. The situation, initially reported as gunfire, was later classified as homicide.

Senior Agent Dustin Barton was honored with the Theophile Bourgeois Memorial Award by the LCBA for his dedication to protecting Louisiana's waterways.

The DOTD announced overnight pavement marking on I-10 between mile markers 117 and 108, affecting travel in both directions; no detours planned. Drivers are advised to exercise caution.

NOPD seeks help in locating a burglary and vehicle theft suspect linked to an incident on Desire Street. They have released surveillance images and request public assistance.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission advanced revisions to state policies on nuisance wildlife, aiming to update rules and clarify management of species like raccoons and feral hogs. Public comments will be sought on the changes.