Two men in Louisiana were arrested for drug and firearm violations during a patrol at Spring Bayou WMA after agents heard gunfire and investigated a suspicious truck.

The Louisiana DOTD has started rehabilitating LA 17 between Franklin Parish Line and Rundell Loop, with lane closures and a projected completion by March 2025.

A lost hunter was safely rescued in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, through a joint effort by LDWF, local Sheriff’s Office, and USCG after he got lost while rabbit hunting.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development temporarily closed LA 3073 near US 90 for overhead bridge work but did not affect US 90 traffic. One overnight closure was completed, another was canceled, and detours were suggested.

Louisiana DOTD begins a $8.6 million road improvement project on La. 31, causing delays with alternating lane closures, prioritizing safety and smooth travel, set to complete by April 2026.

US-90 West in Lafayette Parish will have nightly lane closures for driveway installation starting March 10 at 8 p.m. until March 15 at 6 a.m.

I-10 Eastbound ramps at Exit 82 in Louisiana will be closed during night hours for roadwork, urging drivers to follow detour routes.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries introduces regulations for Wahoo fishing to manage resources at the state level and avoid stricter federal oversight.

Louisiana sets Red Snapper season to start May 1, managed by LDWF with a quota system monitored by the LA Creel program. Participants require a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit and adherence to certain fishing equipment regulations.

Darryl Davis pled guilty for illegal firearm possession as a felon, after an ATF probe triggered by his social media posts. He faces a 15-year maximum sentence.

The NOPD announced the rescheduled Mardi Gras parades will take place under clear skies on Sunday, March 9, with safety and sanitation measures in place.

The National Weather Service predicts a mixed bag of weather for New Orleans with showers and potential thunderstorms over the weekend, but clearing up with sunny conditions and moderate temperatures early next week.

Upcoming nightly I-12 West roadwork in St. Tammany Parish, LA, from March 17-20, 2025, may cause moderate delays.