NOPD seeks John Cornelius Smith for a January aggravated assault. The public is warned not to approach the armed suspect but to contact the police with information.

The Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs won the 2024 Environmental Leadership Program's Municipality Achievement Award for pollution prevention efforts.

A St. Tammany man, 22, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for fentanyl trafficking after pleading guilty. He sold the drug to an undercover agent and was caught with 101 grams at his home.

Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges in Louisiana will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with regular operations on April 19. Entrance requires specific licenses or permits.

Louisiana's outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists will meet on April 17 for the LOF boards' meeting to introduce new members, elect officials, review project amendments, and discuss funds.

The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and warm weather in New Orleans with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, mild nights, and a small chance of rain by Sunday night.

A crash on New Orleans' High Rise Bridge caused major delays and the closure of I-10 westbound, with traffic disruption continuing even after lanes reopened.

The New Orleans Pelicans have parted ways with David Griffin, their Executive VP of Basketball Operations, after a poor season and continuous struggles.

New Orleans drivers should expect closures on Westbound US 90 BUS, including Crescent City Connection and Tchoupitoulas St. ramp, due to roadwork from April 16 at 7 PM to April 17 at 4 AM.

A Honduran man, Daniel Ignacio Mejia-Castillo, received a 12-year prison sentence for illegal firearm possession after being linked to an armed robbery.

Upcoming construction on US 80 in Bossier City/Haughton will begin April 17, 2025, with lane closures expected during the $8.4 million road improvements.

NOPD reports a notable drop in gun-related arrests and seizures compared to the previous year, amidst national discussions on law enforcement and gun control.

US 90 eastbound in St. Mary Parish will have lane closures for maintenance on April 21 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., affecting oversized loads over 16 feet. Regular traffic can still pass but should expect delays.