A man from St. Bernard Parish has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, facing significant penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence and substantial fines.

New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas Jr. issued a statement expressing sorrow over the death of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez and pledged support to his family and improvements to community notification systems.

LA 1130 in Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, to undergo construction with lane closures starting August 26, 2025; DOTD to enhance road safety and lifespan.

Louisiana State Police arrested Anthony Rios-Flores after a chase and shooting in Orleans Parish; he was later booked on multiple charges including Aggravated Flight from an Officer. No injuries were reported.

A 22-year-old New Orleans man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing potential severe penalties, including life imprisonment.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry in the US and faces potential imprisonment and fines, with sentencing set for November 2025, as part of "Operation Take Back America."

Intermittent closures of LA 1 in both directions are scheduled for bridge construction, with DOTD urging caution and speed reduction during the closures for safety.

Elijah Martin from Orleans Parish pled guilty to federal firearm offenses as a felon in possession of firearms, with potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison.

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on I-59 in St. Tammany Parish due to a DOTD mobile herbicide operation on August 28, 2025, affecting driving conditions from 10 AM-12 PM.

A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to fentanyl and meth distribution, with a potential 10 years to life sentence for meth charges and 20 years for fentanyl distribution.

New Orleans experiences sunny, warm weather with fair conditions and highs near 90 degrees, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected as the weekend approaches.

Roadwork on LA 3235 in Lafourche Parish begins September 2, 2025, with partial lane closures in both directions, as part of Project H.008145 to improve the thoroughfare.

US 165/US 167 interchange in Pineville will see closures during a DOTD reconstruction project starting September 2, 2025. Lane and ramp closures with detours will facilitate improvements.