LA 428 in Jefferson Parish will have partial lane closures for roadwork Jan 30-31, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

The deadline for in-person voter registration for the March 29, 2025 Municipal Primary Election is February 26, 2025, with online registration open until March 8.

A Tennessee man was sentenced to 22 years for sex trafficking a minor in New Orleans, with imposed lifetime supervised release and a restitution payment to the victim.

Louisiana's Governor John Bel Edwards has renewed a state of emergency during New Orleans' Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, enabling broad powers to ensure public safety amidst celebrations.

New Orleans enhances security for Super Bowl LIX with checkpoints and restrictions in the French Quarter after a terrorist attack, prioritizing safety amid celebrations.

The Office of Violence Prevention implements a multi-pronged approach involving partnerships to address and prevent violence, offering intervention programs and support for victims.

NOPD enhances security with expert guidance for the Superbowl and Mardi Gras, implementing robust measures, including barriers and inter-agency collaboration, to ensure public safety.

The Louisiana DOTD has expanded the Evangeline Thruway rehabilitation project in Lafayette Parish, involving night work, lane closures, and various roadway improvements, slated for completion in spring 2025.

New Orleans man Michael Brian Depetrillo is charged for alleged fraud and failure to register as a Commodity Pool Operator, accused of embezzling $9.2 million in commodities trading.

Jonas Richard of New Orleans pleaded guilty to federal drug charges for distributing fentanyl, facing up to 20 years in prison and fines. Sentencing is set for April 24, 2025.

Chinese national Fei Wang was sentenced to three months in prison for environmental violations and obstructing proceedings related to illegal discharge of oily water aboard the M/V ASL Singapore.

Lane closures on I-12 EB in Baton Rouge due to construction may affect nighttime commutes; further closures on I-12 WB are scheduled for sign construction.

LA 16 Southbound in Livingston Parish will undergo road construction starting January 30, 2025, with the southbound right lane partially closed for bridge work.