Intermittent lane closures on LA 1 Northbound bridge in West Baton Rouge for construction from March 19 to May 30, 2025, affect traffic 7 am - 4 pm daily.

The DOTD announces lane closures on LA 73 from May 16 to June 30, 2025, for pavement and drainage work, with eastbound traffic realigned and Bluebonnet Rd. access closed.

Louisiana DOTD announces overnight closures of LA 1 East Frontage Road on May 16-17 for bridge work, advises cautions and offers contact for detour information.

Louisiana DOTD announces I-10 Eastbound On-Ramp closure from LA-1 Northbound and right lane closure on LA-1 Northbound in West Baton Rouge Parish for infrastructure work on May 27, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Louisiana State Police celebrated troopers and civilians for exceptional service, valor, and dedication, including promotions, at their annual ceremony in Baton Rouge.

Tony Hicks was arrested in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, for allegedly stealing nearly 500 pounds of crawfish, facing multiple charges including illegal firearm possession.

DOTD announces night-time I-10 and I-12 lane and ramp closures in Louisiana for concrete patching from May 12-17, urging caution and patience for travellers.

Churchill Downs Inc. may exit Louisiana horse racing due to a ruling against slot machine use, impacting Fair Grounds Race Course profits and the state's equine industry.

The NOPD is probing a stabbing in Seventh District, where a juvenile was killed, allegedly by his brother, who's been charged with second-degree murder.

The second Lincoln Beach: Industry Day is planned for May 15 to discuss the site's restoration, offering contract information and a networking event for DBEs.

NOPD is investigating a homicide from a shooting in Sixth District, with the victim fatally wounded at 2nd and Clara Streets. Suspect was released after questioning; investigation is ongoing.

Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana signed an executive order supporting student-athletes with NIL compensation, aiming to put the state on par with others amidst national legal discussions on college sports.

The U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect linked to the critical shooting of a 9-year-old girl, Leelani Brooks, in Algiers. The arrest took place at a Gretna motel.