Night roadwork will cause lane and ramp closures on I-10 Westbound and the I-210 on-ramp in Lake Charles from March 31 to April 1, 2025, with detours via Exit 23 available.

Jefferson Parish is hosting its first Small Business Industry Day on April 21, aiming to foster local business connections and insights into government contracting.

New Orleans' weather forecast includes a 20% chance of afternoon showers, thunderstorms, and high winds today with highs near 79°F. More rain and thunderstorms expected over the weekend.

Memorial service for Sgt. Grant Candies, who died in a high-speed chase, will be held at the Harbor Center in Slidell with public visitation and a procession.

New Orleans conducted its Christmas Tree Drop to support wetland restoration, using 9,000 recycled trees to reduce coastal erosion and establish marshland, with the help of the Louisiana National Guard and local sanitation partners.

Jefferson Parish is conducting a damage assessment exercise using iPads and Crisis Track software across multiple locations to improve disaster response and FEMA fund access.

The LA 132 bridge over Boeuf River near Buckner, Richland Parish, is now open following a replacement project, enhancing local infrastructure and mobility.

US 167 in Lafayette Parish will have a single lane on March 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to construction. No detour, but emergency vehicles have access.

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office breaks ground on a new Special Operations Division building, funded by a state grant and the Sheriff's Office, aiming to enhance law enforcement's emergency preparedness.

Overnight road closures in St. Tammany Parish for construction on LA 21 and US 190 BUS start March 30 at 8 PM, ending March 31 at 6 AM. Detour routes are provided by DOTD.

Bookkeeper Mary B. Katicich was sentenced for wire fraud and tax offenses, having stolen over $120k and evading taxes in 2016. She faces a year in prison, supervised release, and must repay the stolen funds.

Louisiana's LDWF is offering in-person commercial fishing license sales and boat registration at select field offices in April, with staff also assisting with trip ticket training.

NWS predicts mostly cloudy skies and highs of 81°F for New Orleans today, with a steady southeast wind. Rain chances rise to 80% by Saturday, with possible heavy thunderstorms.