Jefferson debates possibility of changing to appointed fiscal administrator
As Jefferson Clerk-Treasurer Patty Fisher announced this would be her last four-year term in the position village leaders began reviewing how to move forward with such an important financial position.
Doctor accused of inappropriate conduct with patients indicted in Jeff Davis Parish
Dr. Bahman "Ben" Sabbaghian, who has been accused by multiple patients of sexual assault, has been indicted in Jeff Davis ...
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Faimon Roberts: History, dynasty and future clash in Jefferson Parish council race
The race for Council District 1 in Jefferson Parish has links to the past, a political dynasty and a glimpse of the future ...
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
A new candidate has emerged in the race for Jefferson Parish Council District 1, one who could become the district's first ...
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Karan Corley announces candidacy for Rapides Parish Clerk of Court
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Karan Corley is the acting Rapides Parish Clerk of Court and officially announced her candidacy for the office on January 16, according to a press release from her campaign.
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Jefferson County employees left unpaid as budget impasse stalls at quorum court meeting
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KATV) — Jefferson County remains without a budget after a contentious special meeting of the Quorum Court ended in a stalemate. The ongoing dispute between some court members ...
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Jefferson Parish Council approves ordinance to create guardrails on inspector general’s speech
GRETNA, La. (WVUE) - The Jefferson Parish Council created new on rules what the parish’s government watchdog can say, when it can be said, and who gets to respond. The ordinance prevents the par ...
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Sanctions recommended for councillor who sent ‘bullying’ emails to parish clerk
The breaches related to emails sent to the parish clerk in August and September 2023. Running through the three complaints, Mr Olson described ‘inappropriate’, ‘discourteous’ and ‘disrespectful’ ...
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Jefferson Parish inspector general puts stamp of approval on new media policy passed by council
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Months of heated back and forth between the Jefferson Parish Council and Inspector General Kim Chatelain are over. “This is proof that when we talk, we can make good ...
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Jefferson Parish K9 dies in the line of duty during SWAT situation
RANDI I’LL SEND IT BACK TO YOU. ALL RIGH A Jefferson Parish K9 died in the line of duty Wednesday during a SWAT roll on the Westbank. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office ...
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JPSO K-9 dies in line of duty during Harvey SWAT roll
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a K-9 officer on Wednesday, Jan. 15. According to deputies, around 10:50 a.m., the dog was on the ...
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Jefferson council bans sleeping on the street as New Orleans homeless bused to state shelter
The ordinance, which only applies to unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish, was made possible by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that allowed cities and states to enforce bans on people ...