Louisiana DOTD calls for community participation in setting the DBE goal for 2026-2028 for Shreveport area's FTA and FHWA projects, with a meeting scheduled for May 2025.

The Justice Department has unveiled the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative targeting child sex abuse. The operation resulted in 205 arrests and the rescue of 115 children, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable victims.

New Orleans Police are seeking public assistance to locate Chyne Marie Alexis, a suspect in a March 24 theft of a cellphone on Bourbon and Canal Streets.

Yolanda Tillman, 42, has been sentenced to 9 years for her involvement in a cocaine distribution network and will also serve 4 years of supervised release.

A man was cited for exceeding the recreational shrimp limit by 29 pounds in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. His catch was seized and donated to charity.

The NWS predicts a mix of sun, showers, and thunderstorms for New Orleans, with variable chances of rain throughout the week and highs in the 70s and 80s.

New Orleans Police seek public aid in locating Saniyah Snowden for a firearm theft. She is a Black female born on December 14, 2003, last residing in Marrero, Louisiana.

Louisiana's DOTD received bids on 24 projects, totaling $150.3 million, for infrastructure improvements including bridge replacements, congestion mitigation, and debris removal.

The NOPD is seeking Michael Jazwinski in connection with alleged theft and property damage on Vespasian Drive and is requesting public assistance.

The NOPD reported a significant decrease in violent crime for early 2025, with Superintendent Kirkpatrick highlighting proactive strategies and a high homicide solve rate in a press conference.

Lane closures on LA 20 in St. James and Lafourche parishes due to construction projects aim to improve safety and traffic flow, with work scheduled on weekdays and weekends.

New Orleans Police seek Todd Joseph Francis for theft, identity theft, and access device fraud, after he allegedly stole a package containing a credit card and made fraudulent purchases.

The NOPD is looking for Tatum Kelley, a suspect in an aggravated burglary on Belleville Street. Kelley is accused of forcing her way into a home while armed and stealing property. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.