Road construction and closures in St. Charles Parish, which began yesterday, are impacting traffic, with significant delays expected near Kerry's Pointe and several local street closures through mid-May, including a detour system for emergency vehicles.

The New Orleans Police Department has identified William Powell as a suspect in the 2022 murder of Ciara Bullock and is urging the public to provide any information that could help locate him.

New Orleans' Department of Public Works announced temporary closures in the French Quarter for infrastructure resilience work, affecting parts of Iberville Street and Exchange Place on May 7.

LDWF is enforcing registration of houseboats to maintain safe waterways and reduce the risks associated with unregistered or abandoned vessels. Owners must register or face citations.

St. Charles Parish announced the opening of Ormond Spray Park and West Bank Spray Park on May 3, with weekend operating hours in May and extended hours after Memorial Day.

New Orleans is under a Flood Watch due to forecast heavy rains and potential flooding from Tuesday to Thursday evening.

Mexican national Santiago Puente-Garcia was sentenced for illegal reentry after removal from the U.S.; he received time served and one year supervised release.

A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking in Louisiana, after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.

NOPD reports a 52% decrease in gun-related arrests and a 30% drop in firearm seizures compared to the previous year. Data is preliminary and subject to revision.

US 11 Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain will be closed for inspection from 9 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday, May 6, weather permitting. Detours via I-10 are advised.

New Orleans Police seek public help in identifying a suspect in a mid-April $2000 bicycle theft from the 1600 block of Newton Street, using surveillance images.

Louisiana DOTD announced alternating ramp and lane closures on I-12 and I-10 in Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parishes for roadwork from May 5-11, 2025, nightly from 8 PM to 5 AM.

LA 48 (River Rd) will have alternating single lane closures for drain and catch basin maintenance from May 5-16, between LA 49 and I-310, 8 AM to 3 PM on weekdays.