New Orleans ends its emergency sanitation contract with IV Waste for Service Area 5 and transitions to new contractor, Henry Consultants, effective August 1.

Jefferson Parish announces closures for Good Friday, including government offices and some services, but confirms garbage collection and landfill operations will continue as normal.

Jefferson Parish has announced the closure of eastbound lanes on West Metairie Avenue at David Drive on April 21, to install a crane for AC chiller replacement.

NOPD seeks public help to identify suspects in a business burglary on South Carrollton Avenue, where they entered through the roof and stole property.

NOPD News reports the search for Esther Wells, born July 23, 1984, suspected of an auto burglary and possession of stolen goods, with an arrest warrant issued.

NOPD seeks public help to find Keyandra Jamal Williams, wanted for multiple financial crimes including bank fraud and forgery. He's linked to a fraudulent $5,000 check deposit.

Jeffrey Hudnall was arrested in Catahoula Parish for illegal turkey hunting and trespassing; he faces multiple charges and potentially significant fines and jail time.

NOPD launches "Buckle-Up in Your Truck" campaign with NHTSA and LHSC to enforce seatbelt laws and reduce accidents involving pickup trucks from April 19-27, 2025.

New Orleans expects sunny 81°F weather today; evening may see clouds. The weekend forecast includes mostly cloudy skies, low 80s, with potential rain Sunday onwards.

Ashley and Charles Bass were cited for hunting turkeys over a baited area in Vernon Parish. The pair, found using feeders with corn and birdseed, were confronted by wildlife agents after surveillance revealed their actions.

US 90 west ramp in Lafourche Parish will close at LA 308 exit for roadwork on April 21, starting at 8 PM until 6 AM the following day, as per DOTD. Detours via LA 1 north to LA 182 and south to LA 654 are advised.

A Metairie man, Dominic Messina, was cited by LDWF agents for oyster harvesting violations, including not having gear licenses and logbook issues, with oysters seized and returned to water.

Roadwork on US 90 in Orleans Parish will cause lane and shoulder closures for asphalt and sidewalk improvements from April 15 to May 5, 2025, and detours will be provided.