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Eligible families whose children turn 4 by September 30 can apply for seats in one of Jefferson Parish’s tuition-free pre-K classrooms in public schools across the district. The application window...
Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputies are investigating two shootings from Wednesday, including one where an Outback Steakhouse employee allegedly shot a coworker outside of the restaurant.
Jefferson Parish schools unveiled its $6.4 million transportation complex Monday, which officials said they hope will make transportation safer and more reliable for thousands of the district’s students.
All camps at Jefferson Parish public schools closed Thursday as officials prepare for flash flooding from the season's first tropical storm.
Jefferson Parish braces for heavy rain, possible flooding as Tropical Storm Arthur nears
Many emergency operations leaders believe their drainage systems can handle this anticipated storm.
Jefferson Parish residents gather along Huey P. Long Avenue for the parade and drone finale.
Some residents have seen their water bills double. Parish leaders are looking toward next steps to get constituents some relief.
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - Some Jefferson Parish residents say their utility bills have jumped by hundreds of dollars, even when their water usage hasn’t changed.
A train derailment in Jefferson Parish closed off Central Avenue to traffic Tuesday afternoon, marking the second derailment in the area in less than a week.
Jefferson Parish Council Member Deano Bonano had just arrived home from the Irish-Italian Parade in Metairie in March when he crumpled to the floor. A jolt of back pain —
Jefferson Parish Council Member Deano Bonano had just arrived home from the Irish-Italian Parade in Metairie in March when he crumpled to the floor. A jolt of back pain —
Lathelton Jones, 63, is accused of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, video voyeurism and multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop and home search.
Officials say 196 of 198 parish-owned pumps are operational ahead of the season starting in four days.
Leaders of Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes on Thursday stressed the need for residents to make preparations ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, as officials noted that
A large group of law enforcement was gathered in Elmwood Thursday morning as the Jefferson Parish Sheriff
Jefferson Parish School Board member Steven Guitterez has resigned ahead of a fall School Board election, citing a board culture that prioritizes “politics and optics” and his need to make time for a new...
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Jefferson Parish crews responded Sunday afternoon to a "major water leak" that flooded roads in Metairie.
The Jefferson Parish School board passed a resolution opposing a bill to give teachers paid parental leave. The move comes as Jefferson Parish teachers push for higher pay and better benefits, pointing out t...
Jefferson Parish officials said Reed sexually abused two young boys.
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday (May 6) backed out of preliminary plans to build tennis courts at Johnny Bright Playground after residents protested against the project.
The Jefferson Parish Council announced Wednesday morning that it will no longer pursue a $16 million professional-grade tennis complex at Johnny Bright Playground following backlash from the community.
Jefferson Parish residents are opposing a $16 million plan to replace Johnny Bright Playground and baseball fields with tennis courts.