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Metairie murder of mother, unborn child remains unsolved 20 years later
METAIRIE, La. — Inside her Kenner home, Khadijeh Khatib prays for her friend on an almost daily basis. Even though the person she's praying for was murdered 20 years ago. "Can you believe it's been 20 years?" asked WDSU's Travers Mackel. "Ah, no — for us, it's like yesterday,...
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office releases footage of fight between detective, two women
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office released video footage Wednesday night of a physical altercation between two women and a deputy in a Metairie parking lot two nights earlier. Sheriff's Office spokesperson Capt. Jason Rivarde said the footage, which was recorded by a nearby surveillance camera, was released in response to...
New Orleans metro housing market sees dramatic drop in sales
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans housing market stretches well beyond the city’s limits. It covers 10 parishes, and what’s happening within the market has realtors concerned. “Well, overall it’s dramatic for the time, that’s for sure,” said Mark Rodi, broker and owner of RE/MAX Affiliates in...
Former Terrytown photographer faces new child sex abuse charges in child porn case
A former Terrytown photographer already facing trial on charges that he created and possessed thousands of pornographic images of children is now facing new charges that he sexually abused three juveniles, according to authorities. Joshua Sullivan, 44, was arrested June 25 and rebooked July 1 with a total of four...
More indictments handed down in bizarre Marrero shooting with rival robbery schemes
A Jefferson Parish grand jury has handed down more indictments for three men accused in the unusual death of a Waggaman man, who authorities say was shot when the men he had planned to rob tried to rob him, as well. Tommy Encalade, 25, of Jean Lafitte, Marlon Borras, 21,...
At theaters, a free reading of a Louisiana author's play and summer youth productions
It's a youthquake in Jefferson Parish and a big dose of Bayou State-meets-Broadway in the French Quarter as interesting offerings take the spotlight on local stages. A Baton Rouge-set play by a Louisiana author will be the next installment in Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré's Petit Reads series, a free presentation of the script by Kelley Nicole Girod Thursday.
VIDEO: Deputy punches woman multiple times during suspected overdose death investigation
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight between a deputy and two women partially captured on video that was widely circulated on social media. The video shows the final moments of an incident on July 15 in the 6700 block of Airline Drive...
DA hopes new Commissioners Court will help 19th JDC address 14,000 case backlog
BATON ROUGE - Though the 19th Judicial District Court was already behind prosecuting cases before 2020, the COVID pandemic and shutdown of nearly all governmental agencies caused it to skyrocket. Four years later, prosecutors are still playing catch up. "We're there. We're feeling the impact, still, with COVID and you...
Jefferson Parish deputy testimony reveals new information in shooting that killed Marrero teen
Three teens who were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Marrero back in May have been identified, along with more details surrounding the shooting. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, a deputy recently testified in court that the shooting was originally a plot to shoot up a graduation party by a group of teens.
Power outages in Metairie after woman crashes car into home, utility pole
A Metairie home was evacuated Sunday morning after a woman crashed a car into the house and a nearby utility pole, causing a possible gas leak and cutting power to homes in the surrounding area. Jefferson Parish Council member Scott Walker reported the crash on X just before 10 a.m.,...
Vehicle crash knocks out power to part of Metairie
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - A morning vehicle crash has caused a limited power outage in West Metairie on Sunday (July 14), officials said. Approximately 2,650 customers lost electricity around 10:13 a.m., according to Entergy New Orleans’ outage map. Restoration of power was expected by 1 p.m. Jefferson Parish Councilman...
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