Mosquito samples in several Louisiana parishes tested positive for West Nile Virus; authorities are responding with increased vector control and urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

1834 Ventures has launched a $20 million fund to support startups from the Tulane University community, with an initial $4.4 million raised to promote Louisiana’s economic growth.

Chrystal Thevis, 42, was killed in a hit-and-run while walking on U.S. Highway 167 in St. Landry Parish. Police are seeking the second vehicle involved.

Louisiana State Police search for missing 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez from New Orleans; he has a neurodevelopmental disorder and requires immediate assistance.

New Orleans faces a heat advisory from the NWS, warning of heat index values up to 109 degrees. People are urged to stay cool, hydrated, and check on vulnerable individuals.

The St. Charles Parish Council meeting will address infrastructural needs, including taxes for flood protection and road maintenance, drainage improvements, emergency housing regulations, and a potential USDA grant application.

Jefferson Parish is renaming a section of Mandarin Street to "Lincoln Brennan Way" in honor of WWII veteran Lincoln Brennan, Sr. The unveiling is on August 22, 2025.

A New Orleans Police officer was charged with prostitution and malfeasance while on duty, discovered by the Louisiana State Police during a separate investigation.

LA 380 in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, has reopened after construction, with traffic flowing between Byler Road and Jenuis Road, as announced by the DOTD. Drivers are urged to remain cautious in the area.

NOPD joins the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to reduce impaired driving, stressing sober transportation and heightened enforcement during the Labor Day holiday.

The NOPD is investigating an early morning homicide in the Eighth District, where a male was found dead with gunshot wounds. No suspects have been identified; the investigation continues.

The Louisiana DOTD collaborates with AHMC to launch the "Sponsor A Highway" program, allowing businesses to fund highway cleanup for brand recognition.

A heat advisory in the New Orleans region is in effect, with heat index values potentially reaching 111 degrees, urging locals to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.