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Local 911 outages | Here's what to do
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Local authorities are reporting that an ongoing cellular network outage may prevent some residents from successfully reaching 911 emergency services. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is reporting that an ongoing cellular network outage may prevent some residents from successfully reaching 911 emergency services. Officials are...
Jefferson Parish Council Chairman shocked Mike Yenni is returning to public office
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish Council Chairman Scott Walker was shocked to learn that former parish president Mike Yenni is returning to public service. “The way he left was disgraceful for the parish president’s office and for the parish itself,” said Walker. Yenni’s former campaign manager,...
River Ridge man hit, killed by Amtrak train in Metairie
METAIRIE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Metairie Tuesday afternoon. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Joseph Pecoraro III of River Ridge, according to the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office. JPSO Captain Jason Rivarde says Pecoraro was walking on the tracks...
30-year-old man hit and killed by Amtrak train in Metairie, JPSO says
A man walking on a set of railroad tracks in a Metairie trainyard was killed Tuesday afternoon after he was hit by an Amtrak train, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The accident occurred about 2:15 p.m. when Amtrak's City of New Orleans hit the victim who was trespassing...
Boats, Vehicles Create Heavy Fire Load in New Orleans Storage Unit
New Orleans and Jefferson Parish firefighters battled a stubborn fire in a storage unit Wednesday afternoon. Firefiighters quickly called for additional alarms as they attempted to get into the building, WGNO reported. Inside, they found burning boats and vehicles which created the heavy fire load, firefighters said. Crews worked for...
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