Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng talks with Chief Operating Officer Steve LaChute before a council meeting in Gretna on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times ...

Councilmember Jennifer Van Vrancken is spearheading the initiative, which would provide a $5,000 local grant from council ...

The Jefferson Parish Council approved giving each member $500,000 in discretionary funds Wednesday, paving the way for the at ...

Hurricane season begins June 1. It's a time of year when many families stay on guard, as this season is predicted to be active.Jefferson Parish leaders said now is the time for you to prepare.

According to Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, a man was taken from the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center to an area hospital after having a medical emergency. Skip to content NOWCAST WDSU News at 6am ...

Firefighters, clad in matching shirts and holding signs, packed the Jefferson Parish Council chambers this week to voice their frustrations ...

A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for parts of New Orleans following a 30″ water main break that happened around 11 p.m. on Friday, June 28.

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and other officials held a hurricane preparedness news conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, at the Emergency Operations Center.

Jefferson Parish leaders outline storm readiness ahead of hurricane season and urge residents to prepare now as NOAA predicts an above-average 2025 season. Skip Navigation.

The odors were traced back to Jefferson Parish's landfill in Waggaman, where collection systems were reportedly malfunctioning.

Former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard sat down with WWL's Katie Moore and talked about how the last 20 years changed his life. More for You.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Officials from the Jefferson County Water and Sewer District have successfully lobbied county commissioners to approve a sewer rate increase, citing a significant rise ...