Jefferson Parish

Louisiana’s public schools will reopen this week largely as planned, many without implementing guidance from the state’s health department meant to slow the omicron variant’s spread.

The company that owns a big chemical factory in Jefferson Parish wants to expand, but is getting pushback from residents who are concerned about air…

Tuesday is Election Day, and voters in Jefferson Parish will have an opportunity to decide who will represent them on the parish school board. Jefferson…

The Jefferson Parish landfill, and whether it's the source of persistent odors irritating Harahan and River Ridge residents, are the topics of this week's…

There are several key regional races on the statewide ballot in the October 24 election. Here's a look at the race for Jefferson Parish President.When…

A former taxi driver attacked two TSA agents with wasp spray and a large blade before a sheriff's deputy shot him three times, authorities say. Police say the man has since died, the AP reports.

The Jefferson Parish public school system's desegregation task force will hold public meetings Monday and Tuesday.NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports the…

Jefferson Parish public schools have agreed to make changes to end a federal investigation into discrimination against English-language learners. The U.S.…

The Town of Jean Lafitte is unveiling an official state historical marker Saturday.Local officials are proud of the community named after the smuggler who…

Attorneys who brought a class-action lawsuit against Jefferson Parish say they will appeal a 9-3 jury verdict that found the parish was negligent in its…