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Jefferson Parish Recreation Athletic Director out of jail after child sex crimes arrest The Jefferson Parish Recreation Athletic Director is out of jail following his arrest Wednesday. According to the Kenner Police Department, Timothy Patrick Collins, 67... See more

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers making progress on Florida Avenue flood project The work is part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project, known as SELA, which started after Hurricane Katrina. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is making progress... See more

Small group protests data centers ahead of planning commission vote The City Planning Commission has been tasked with recommending guidelines for data center creation in the city. A small group gathered outside City Hall Tuesday afternoon to voice concern... See more

New Orleans-area festivals monitor tropical weather ahead of busy weekend Organizers of Fried Chicken Fest and Gentilly Fest in New Orleans are confident their events will go on as planned this weekend despite concerns about Tropical Storm Isaias. Fried C... See more

Jefferson Parish opens new inclusionary playground named after teen who died of cancer Leaders cut the ribbon at Rylee's Place in Marrero on Thursday. Leaders cut the ribbon at Rylee's Place in Marrero on Thursday. Jefferson Parish leaders and families ga... See more