St. Charles Parish marks the start of summer and hurricane season, urging residents to prepare and stay informed, advocating for generator checks, insurance reviews, and following law enforcement media outlets and app for updates.

New Orleans is conducting mosquito abatement efforts due to increased Culex mosquito populations and West Nile virus concerns, urging residents to take preventative measures.

The LOF Project Selection Board in Louisiana reminds that pre-applications for funding conservation projects close on June 23, 2025; $10 million funded 13 projects previously.

US 165 in Caldwell Parish has resumed normal traffic after three months of disruptions for roadway patching, finishing ahead of schedule. DOTD confirmed the project's completion, praising the public's patience.

US 84 in Concordia Parish is undergoing patching work with alternating lane closures until May 31, 2025. Work occurs during daylight hours. Contact Forby Contracting or DOTD for more details.

Upcoming I-10 lane and ramp closures announced in Baton Rouge for concrete patching work, scheduled for nighttime from June 2nd through 8th, weather permitting.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments has updated its policy, requiring all supplemental materials for appeals to be submitted with the initial application to avoid deferrals and improve efficiency.

Jonathan Vazquez, a consistent attendee at Morris Jeff High School, won a new 2025 Toyota Corolla LE in a raffle celebrating perfect school attendance in New Orleans.

The 2025 Spotlight Louisiana Awards recognized local businesses for their contributions to the economy at a ceremony attended by Governor Jeff Landry.

Elgene Gary Sr. has been convicted of sexually abusing two juvenile victims in Grand Isle, after extensive testimonies and an investigation by the Louisiana State Police.

Causeway Boulevard will have lane closures on June 6 between West Napoleon Avenue and Cypress Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for soil boring and roadway coring.

Monica Every and Louis Gordon received life sentences for the murder-for-hire of Charlene Jones, motivated by Every's jealousy toward her ex-boyfriend's new relationship.

Interstate 10 will have lane closures for striping work between Texas State Line and Coone Gully, with disruptions starting from May 31st to June 1st. DOTD urges caution near work zones.