A traffic accident closed the right lane of I-10 Eastbound near Mile Marker 42 in Calcasieu Parish, with no reopening time given. Drivers should expect delays and exercise caution.

I-10 Westbound in Jefferson Davis Parish will have nightly lane closures for bridge work, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on September 17 and 18, 2025. Travelers are advised to be cautious and may need to plan alternate routes.

A New Orleans man pled guilty to distributing large amounts of fentanyl and faces 5-40 years in prison, with substantial fines and supervised release.

Lawrence Watkins pled guilty to federal drug and weapons charges, facing up to 20 years in prison, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Louisiana.

Louisiana State Police identified a potential suspect vehicle, an older green Ford F-150, in the hit-and-run death of Bonnie Fontenot in Jefferson Davis Parish.

LA 838 near LA 546 in Ouachita Parish will close for cross drain pipe replacement on September 13, with a scheduled reopening on September 14, weather permitting.

Lillian Sellers, 67, was arrested for a hit-and-run at the Greenbriar Community Care Center that critically injured a coworker. Despite no evidence of intent, she faces multiple charges, including reckless operation and negligent injuring.

Philip Gill died in a Louisiana crash after his Ford F550 hit a tree. Authorities are investigating, including toxicology tests, and have urged motorists to drive safely.

Louisiana now allows boat and trailer registrations at one location, with OMV services available at LDWF headquarters on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. despite reduced hours due to staffing.

Louisiana State Police arrested Jonah Parfait after a chase and trooper-involved shooting in Lafourche Parish; his passenger was fatally shot during the incident.

LDWF schedules a drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake to control invasive species and improve habitats, with water levels lowering daily from September 15 to December 15.

The NWS predicts a series of sunny days with highs in the upper 80s for New Orleans. Evening forecasts indicate mostly clear skies with lows around 74 degrees. The pattern continues through the week with slight temperature increases.

New Orleans police are seeking public help to find a Chevrolet Tahoe involved in a hit-and-run on August 21. The Tahoe fled the scene and is described with front-end damage, tinted windows, and towing a trailer.