Louisiana's Governor signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor indicted for performing illegal abortions, fueling the national debate on abortion rights.

A St. Rose man was convicted of first-degree rape of a 59-year-old woman, with DNA evidence crucial to the verdict.

Northbound lanes on Brookshire Arena Drive will be closed for drainage installation related to the Jimmie Davis Bridge project starting February 24, 2025.

Scheduled roadwork will close US 90 East to LA 311 on-ramp in Terrebonne Parish on February 16-17 for guardrail installation.

Three men in Louisiana were cited for deer hunting violations, including over-harvesting and failing to tag deer properly, potentially facing fines and jail time.

In St. Tammany Parish, a boat collision in Bayou Bonfouca resulted in three injuries, with two individuals overboard rescued by another boat. The LDWF is investigating the incident.

New Orleans is set for varied weather, including possible severe thunderstorms. Residents are urged to prepare and remain updated as conditions change throughout the week.

The Louisiana DOTD has announced a permanent change in the I-12 West and I-10 interchange traffic pattern, which involves the shift of I-12 lanes and the I-10 westbound overpass related to the College Drive Flyover Project.

Amendments to Louisiana's 2025-26 hunting season include airboat use, turkey hunting in East Carroll Parish, and dates for veteran waterfowl hunting. Public comment is open until March 7, 2025.

The US 90 BUS Eastbound at Harvey Tunnel in Jefferson Parish will be closed due to utility work from the evening of February 17 to the morning of February 18, 2025.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries deploys recycled Christmas trees in the Saline-Larto Complex to create fish habitats and attract anglers, with GPS coordinates released for new underwater reefs.

LA 45 near the floodgate in Jefferson Parish will be closed for maintenance on February 26, 2025, from 7 AM to 12 PM.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome opens a new satellite office in North Baton Rouge to bring city services closer to residents and enhance engagement.