NOPD’s preliminary crime stats show a decrease in gun offenses and firearm seizures, with arrests for illegal firearm possession down by 55% from last year.

Lane closures on I-10 Eastbound for asphalt repairs will cause delays from April 10 at 8 PM to April 11 at 6 AM. Drivers should be cautious near construction.

I-10 Eastbound ramps at Exit 87 will close nightly for milling and paving from April 15-21, affecting commuters in Acadia Parish. Detours are in place.

I-10 East ramps at Exit 109 in Breaux Bridge will temporarily close for asphalting repairs from April 10 at 8 PM to April 11 at 6 AM, with detours in place.

NOPD seeks public help to find a suspect involved in an April 1 armed robbery near Tullis and Woodland Drives and has released a photo of the suspect.

Destrehan area road closures due to construction near Ormond Center Court and LA 633 from April 7-11, with detours and state roadwork also affecting US 90.

Jefferson Parish's Eastbound US 90 BUS Harvey Tunnel will close on April 15 from 6 AM to 7 PM, with further night closures from April 14 to May 2, excluding weekends.

Two fatal shootings occurred early Sunday in New Orleans, one in Uptown and another in New Orleans East, leaving two dead and one wounded. The NOPD is investigating.

NOPD investigates a fatal shooting in Algiers; a man was shot dead Sunday night, with no details on the victim's identity or shooting circumstances released.

Jefferson Parish prepares for emergencies with a damage assessment exercise using new software, Crisis Track, designed to streamline disaster response and reporting.

The National Weather Service predicts showers followed by sunshine in New Orleans, with a high near 64°F and clear skies in the evening, leading to sunny days with highs up to 78°F later in the week.

Louisiana State Police reported two fatal crashes in Acadiana; one involving a failed left turn and a second with a pedestrian being struck. Both incidents are under investigation.

A man died after his car collided head-on with a semi on I-10 in Ascension Parish; he was not wearing a seatbelt, while the truck driver was moderately injured. The Louisiana State Police are investigating.