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JeffCAP is hosting two LiHEAP outreach meetings to help Jefferson Parish residents apply for energy bill assistance, requiring specific documents for eligibility.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Garden District’s Magnolia Mansion is being reborn as the Whit, a $12M boutique hotel and events venue that will take reservations in March and open publicly in September.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Jefferson Parish man, Devin Hutton, has been indicted for mail theft and could face a five-year sentence, supervised release, and fines if convicted.
Former Gretna police chief Arthur Lawson sued Jefferson Parish and its nonprofit after being removed from the JFI board. The case targets a council appointment tied to a $10M Gretna development.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Crews are on site building Montz’s first permanent pump stations, a $32M project meant to boost pumping capacity and ease chronic flooding.
Six inmates escaped Riverbend Detention Center Thursday night; a multi‑agency search is underway and authorities have released names and photos.
US 90 in Jefferson Parish will have partial lane closures for roadwork from Feb 2-6, 2026, with daily disruptions between 6 AM and 5 PM for widening operations.
A Slidell chiropractor was sentenced to over a year in prison for a Medicare fraud involving $3.3 million in false billing for unrequested COVID-19 test kits.
Food & Drinks in ...
Justin and Mia Devillier bought the Upperline building and plan a new restaurant with private dining upstairs, aiming for a late‑2026 opening. The project will be a new concept, not a reopening.
A federal judge in New Orleans heard arguments in a civil-rights suit accusing St. James Parish of steering polluting plants into majority-Black districts. Plaintiffs seek a moratorium and changes to land-use rules.
Community & Society in ...
Jefferson Parish's Christmas Tree Recycling event collected 3,700 trees to fight coastal erosion, showcasing community engagement in environmental conservation.
Road closures and detours are affecting St. Charles Parish due to construction and utility work, with various impacts on commutes and access until 2026.
Kenneth Lawson and Areion Banks pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal Justice Department grant money intended for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sentencing is set for May 13, 2026.
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