A dump truck accident shut westbound lanes of the Crescent City Connection Bridge, causing major traffic delays. The lanes reopened after nearly three hours.

A former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office employee faces charges including theft and money laundering. The misconduct did not involve any public funds.

Two people died after a Slidell-area shooting on Monday, which the police say may have been domestic. Both victims were found with gunshot wounds; one died on scene, the other at the hospital. No suspect is being sought.

The NWS in New Orleans forecasts sunny skies with highs of 85°F today, dropping to 57°F tonight with gusty winds. Similar sunny weather with mild temperatures continues through the weekend.

St. Charles Parish Council will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss local infrastructure, including drainage and water management systems. The public is welcome to join in person or via live stream.

St. Charles Parish will host a Veterans Day luncheon on November 7, 2024, to honor local military service members. Parish President Matthew Jewell and Sheriff Greg Champagne announced the event, featuring Dr. Ken Oertling as guest speaker.

JeffCAP's Family Fall Festival on Oct. 25, 2024, promotes community unity and offers services like employment help and health programs at the Alario Center in Westwego, LA.

A Youngsville man pleaded guilty to possessing materials of child sexual exploitation. Facing up to 20 years, his sentencing is set for January 15, 2025.

New Orleans man Brandon Alexander has been charged with federal drug and weapons offenses, facing severe penalties including potential prison time and fines.

Honduran man sentenced for possessing a fake green card in Louisiana after a traffic stop led to his arrest; he pled guilty and received a sentence of time served.

New Orleans man Raymond Brown, 41, is sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegal firearm possession, followed by 3 years of supervised release and a $100 fee.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking, with potential prison time of 5-40 years and a fine of up to $5 million. DEA-led probe yielded large narcotics seizures.

Seven Tangipahoa Parish residents have been indicted on federal charges for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and related crimes, facing penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment.