Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish Council conflict escalates as five plan to ask for IG's office investigation

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
10 hrs ago

The Jefferson Parish Council is planning to hire a law firm to investigate the Inspector General’s Office for potential ethical violations and professional misconduct, just weeks after the tax…

Suspect arrested in triple murder at Jefferson Parish 'homeless encampment'

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Oct 11, 2024

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a suspect in the killings of three people found shot to death earlier this year at a makeshift campsite hidden on a vacant lot in Old…

A second Jefferson Parish restaurant will be on 'Kitchen Nightmares' with Gordon Ramsay

BY CHELSEA SHANNON | Staff writer
Oct 11, 2024

The number of confirmed restaurants in the New Orleans area appearing on "Kitchen Nightmares" is now up to six, with the addition of an eatery in Jefferson Parish.

Lost bayous of New Orleans' West Bank are still with us in familiar place names and old maps

BY RICHARD CAMPANELLA | Contributing writer
Oct 11, 2024

Bayou Convent. Bayou Coquil. Bayou Cazelard.

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Bridge City Youth Center teacher accused of inappropriately touching 17-year-old, officials say

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Updated Oct 11, 2024

A bond hearing Thursday provided new details about the charges against a?teacher at Bridge City Center for Youth?who was arrested this week on allegations of sexual misconduct at the juvenile jail.?

Kenner hires trapper after increase in coyote, wild hog complaints in neighborhoods

By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer
Oct 11, 2024

It's getting wild in Kenner — so much so that the city has hired a wildlife?specialist to deal with a growing problem.?

New sliders restaurant opens in Covington, with plans for northshore and Jefferson Parish

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
Oct 10, 2024

A national sliders chain has opened a location in the Covington area, teaming with a popular pizza restaurant in a busy location near the bustling Louisiana 21-Interstate 12 interchange.

East Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 21-26, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

Oct 10, 2024

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West Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 21-26, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

Oct 10, 2024

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Cornerstone asks LDEQ to approve permits for new EV battery, hydrogen cyanide plants

BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer
Oct 10, 2024

Jefferson Parish’s largest chemical company is asking the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to grant an air permit for a controversial project slated for its complex in Waggaman.

Teacher at Bridge City juvenile jail arrested on sexual misconduct charge, authorities say

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Updated Oct 9, 2024

A teacher at Bridge City Center for Youth, the juvenile jail located on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of sexual misconduct, according to authorities.?

This old school Italian market and muffuletta shop is moving to new home in Metairie

BY IAN MCNULTY | Staff writer
Oct 8, 2024

For decades, an old brick warehouse in Old Metairie by the railroad tracks has been the place for a great muffuletta and a slice of old country Italian ambiance between shelves of imported foo…

Terrytown Library turns 50 with an Oct. 12 birthday party and a new community garden

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Oct 7, 2024

The Terrytown Library will celebrate its first 50 years with the unveiling of a new community garden a party from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12.?

A taste of Italian restaurant greatness from years ago is back in full in Old Metairie

BY IAN MCNULTY | Staff writer
Oct 7, 2024

It would take a world turned upside down for anyone to confuse Metairie Road with Tulane Avenue, but a meal at Old Metairie’s most upscale restaurant rekindled flavor memories of what was once…

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into guardrail in Metairie, State Police say

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
Oct 6, 2024

A motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning after crashing into a guardrail on Clearview Parkway in Metairie, authorities said.?

Jefferson Parish breaks ground on $10M Gretna Brewpub as Jennifer Van Vrancken calls for pause

BY LARA NICHOLSON and BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writers
Oct 4, 2024

Jefferson Parish officials broke ground on a $25 million brewpub complex in Gretna on Friday despite calls from a council member to pause the project in response to criticisms raised by the pa…

Suspect in murder of New Orleans Uber driver found competent to stand trial

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Oct 4, 2024

A Harvey man accused of stabbing his Uber driver to death after authorities say he woke up one morning determined to kill?someone has been found mentally competent enough to stand trial, accor…

One of Louisiana's biggest Hispanic festivals is back in Metairie this weekend

BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer
Oct 4, 2024

The New Orleans area’s biggest celebration of Latin American food, music and culture will host its 12th annual festival this weekend in Metairie.

A new property tax for Jefferson Parish will be on the ballot for Dec. 7 election

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
Oct 3, 2024

In an effort to better compete with neighboring districts for talent, the Jefferson Parish School Board will ask voters to approve a new property tax on the Dec. 7 ballot to fund pay raises fo…

Neighbor wasn't insane when he stabbed Jefferson Parish man, 68, to death, jury decides

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Oct 3, 2024

Jefferson Parish jurors deliberated for just under 30 minutes Wednesday before rejecting an Old Jefferson man's claims that he was criminally insane when he attacked his ailing 68-year-old nei…

Jefferson Parish is collecting supplies for people hit by Hurricane Francine, Helene

By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer
Oct 3, 2024

Jefferson Parish is hosting a relief drive to help people affected by hurricanes Francine and Helene, and people can drop off cleaning supplies and toiletries at three government buildings.?

East Jefferson property transfers for Sept.10-20, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

Oct 3, 2024

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West Jefferson property transfers for Sept. 10-20, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

Oct 3, 2024

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$4.2 million development in Jefferson Parish could produce Nola's next big food brands

BY RICH COLLINS | Staff writer
Oct 2, 2024

If you were friends with Kristen Preau in 2010, you probably got a box or two of her Jambalaya Girl-brand seasoned rice mix as a gift for your birthday, or for Christmas, or for no reason at all.

New splash pad is opening soon on the West Bank in Jefferson Parish

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
Oct 1, 2024

A new splash pad in Jefferson Parish opens to the public on Saturday?at Johnny Jacobs Playground in Marrero?and will remain open on weekends throughout the month of October.?

Driver in fatal Jefferson Parish hit-and-run said pedestrians 'trying to die out here,' police say

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Oct 1, 2024

A Westwego security guard accused in a deadly hit-and-run on Jefferson Highway was talking on her cellphone just before State Police investigators say she slammed into a pedestrian who was cro…

Miami man helped steal $68K from New Orleans casino machine, police say

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
Sep 30, 2024

Three months after a Florida man pleaded guilty to tampering with a video roulette machine at Boomtown New Orleans Casino , his alleged accomplice has been arrested, according to authorities.?

With a vote coming up, a look back at the confusion around the presidential election of 1860

BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
Sep 30, 2024

Election Day is coming up on Nov. 5, and if you're thinking that today's politics are complicated, consider what happened in Abraham Lincoln's day.?