Jefferson Parish officials are asking residents to shelter in place Wednesday as they begin a phased effort to clear the roadways from yesterday's historic snowfall. "The message is to stay home ...

Jefferson Parish’s origin story begins, unsurprisingly, in a dispute with its neighbor. In 1825, Louisiana had just 29 parishes, and the story goes that one of them, Orleans, wanted to ...

On this date, 200 years ago, the Louisiana Legislature created Jefferson Parish. "From its founding in 1825, Jefferson Parish has grown from a small settlement along the Mississippi River to the ...

Parish officials said those in need of temporary shelter can contact Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, and those needing transportation to the warming center can call the Jefferson Parish ...

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Debris and downed power lines remain on several West Bank streets, as residents continue to clean up after Wednesday’s straight-line winds caused major damage to homes.

well, jefferson parish is celebrating in big ways today. it marks its 200th birthday, so happy birthday to jefferson parish. wdsu reporter jasmine franklin is live out in metairie tonight with how ...

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — On this date, 200 years ago, the Louisiana Legislature created Jefferson Parish. "From its founding in 1825, Jefferson Parish has grown from a small settlement along the ...