The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather in New Orleans with highs of 89 degrees, mild winds, and increasing evening clouds. The week's weather will remain warm, with potential showers midweek.

An inmate escape from the Orleans Parish Jail led to a manhunt with 1 of 11 escapees caught. Authorities are investigating the breakout, and residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.

NOPD searches for a suspect linked to multiple auto thefts after a vehicle owner located his stolen car, prompting the discovery of additional stolen vehicles and engines.

Footage shows a New Orleans police officer being dragged by a car and shooting the driver, who later died from his injuries. An officer had administered Narcan to the driver before the incident.

LA 82 in Cameron Parish has reopened after construction, per the Louisiana DOTD. Drivers are advised to be cautious around potential residual work crews.

St. Charles Parish residents experience delays due to ongoing roadworks, including construction on Kerry’s Pointe ramp and road closures in Destrehan and state roadways.

The historic Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana was destroyed by a fire, resulting in a complete loss of the structure and a significant impact on the area's history and tourism.

The DOTD has announced a temporary lane closure on I-10 Eastbound in Calcasieu Parish for guardrail repairs from 8 p.m. May 18 to 5 a.m. May 19, urging caution for commuters.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office alerts the public to a phone scam where callers pose as officials demanding payments for fake services using peer-to-peer apps.

The St. Charles Parish Council announced a public meeting on May 19, 2025, for discussions on infrastructure projects and local governance, including library repairs, lift station rehab, and water system investments.

Charles Hainsworth's mummified body was found in a hoarding situation at a Lakeview home, and officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

NOPD seeks public help to identify a suspect involved in an Elysian Fields Avenue store robbery and aggravated assault. The incident occurred on May 15.

A body was found near the Canal Street Ferry terminal in New Orleans; NOPD is investigating the unclassified death. Ferry services continue as police seek to determine if foul play was involved.