The 2025 Spotlight Louisiana Awards recognized local businesses for their contributions to the economy at a ceremony attended by Governor Jeff Landry.

Elgene Gary Sr. has been convicted of sexually abusing two juvenile victims in Grand Isle, after extensive testimonies and an investigation by the Louisiana State Police.

Causeway Boulevard will have lane closures on June 6 between West Napoleon Avenue and Cypress Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for soil boring and roadway coring.

Monica Every and Louis Gordon received life sentences for the murder-for-hire of Charlene Jones, motivated by Every's jealousy toward her ex-boyfriend's new relationship.

Interstate 10 will have lane closures for striping work between Texas State Line and Coone Gully, with disruptions starting from May 31st to June 1st. DOTD urges caution near work zones.

The New Orleans city announcement details the short-term rental license renewal process, with a deadline of June 30, 2025, and specifics on application requirements and timelines.

The Louisiana DOTD has announced nighttime lane closures on I-10 in Orleans Parish for guardrail repairs starting June 1, potentially affecting late-night travel.

The National Weather Service in New Orleans forecasts rising summer temperatures, up to 90°F by Saturday, with a mix of sun, clouds, and occasional showers or thunderstorms throughout the week.

The I-10 Westbound Entrance Ramp at Exit 80 will be intermittently closed for milling and paving, affecting traffic in Acadia Parish.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S. by Judge Papillion, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson.

A St. Bernard Parish man was sentenced to over 10 years for gun and drug offenses after pleading guilty, as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts against violent crime.

Former Carnival Cruise employee sentenced to over a year in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials, as part of the Project Safe Childhood initiative.

New Orleans' forecast includes sunny days with potential evening thunderstorms, manageable humidity, and steady northeast winds. Conditions are favorable for outdoor activities with consistent temperatures in the mid to high 80s.