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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...
Another abandoned house fire, this time on the Westbank
HARVEY, La. — WWL Louisiana has reported on two house fires at abandoned homes in New Orleans this week. Well, it happened again this time at a house on the Westbank. According to Jefferson Parish, there were no signs of anyone living there when it caught fire. A neighbor said the fire caused damage to her house and she's calling on the parish to do something.
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...
Flash flood warning issued for parts of Orleans, Jefferson parishes
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday evening as thunderstorms loosely associated with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the New Orleans metro area. North central Jefferson Parish and west central Orleans Parish were included in the warning, which is effective through 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Neutral...
Some Louisiana sheriff, police phone systems still not able to receive calls from landlines
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — As of Wednesday morning calls still aren't going through at the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office 911 system and non-emergency line. According to the sheriff, people calling their 504-271-2501 number from landlines may not be able to get through. However, cellphones are not affected. St....
Metairie business damaged after car crashes through building
METAIRIE, La. — A car crashed into a business in Metairie Tuesday morning. The crash happened at the Quik Notary on 1035 Veterans Boulevard. The owner of the business said that the crash happened before they could open and that no one was injured. According to the Jefferson Parish...
2 win scholarships from Jefferson Parish Republican Women
SCHOLARSHIPS: Eden Becnel, from Academy of Our Lady in Marrero, and Lauren Saunders, from Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans, were named recipients of the Republican Women's Club of Jefferson Parish $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to two high school seniors who reside in Jefferson Parish. Mary Anderson is RWCJP scholarship chair.
Boil water advisory lifted for Barataria, Grand Isle's advisory remains in place
A boil water advisory issued over the weekend has been lifted for one area of Jefferson Parish. The advisory was lifted for the Privateer side of Barataria. However, the advisory remains in effect for Grand Isle. A Jefferson Parish spokesperson says this is due to a loss of pressure in...
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