Jefferson County inmate holds jailer hostage in cell with stun gun pointed at his head, demands to see judge
A Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy was taken hostage by an inmate in the downtown county jail, handcuffed and covered with a ...
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Jefferson council bans sleeping on the street as New Orleans homeless bused to state shelter
The Jefferson Parish Council unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday making it unlawful for people to camp overnight on ...
Justin Jefferson Makes Bold Statement on His Future With Vikings
Still searching for his first playoff win, NFL superstar Justin Jefferson addressed his future with the Vikings after a ...
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Inmate charged after deputy abducted, held hostage with Taser inside Jefferson County Jail
An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing a slew of new charges following the abduction of a jail deputy.
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Jefferson Parish Council approves new rules for IG in last-minute compromise
The new changes come after weeks of behind-the-scenes meetings to reach a compromise, a signal of what may be a more peaceful ...
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Jefferson City reaffirms commitment to redevelop the Truman Hotel
Jefferson City officials are moving forward with plans to demolish the abandoned Truman Hotel, replacing it with a 120-room ...
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DA: Sex offender sentenced to hundreds of years in prison in Jefferson Co. sex abuse case
Authorities say an area sex offender will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced to hundreds of years ...
Jefferson County mother called to jury duty while breastfeeding sparks outrage, push to change law
Kandace Brown reported to the Jefferson County Courthouse with her three-month-old and said she was met with threats and hostility from judges.
Jefferson County employees left unpaid as budget impasse stalls at quorum court meeting
Jefferson County remains without a budget after a contentious special meeting of the Quorum Court ended in a stalemate.
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass budget for a second time in a week
Tensions were high as the Jefferson County quorum court once again failed to pass a budget. And until they can get it passed, ...
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Jefferson Parish K-9 officer Macho dies after collapsing during Harvey SWAT roll
A K-9 officer with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office died Wednesday morning after helping to apprehend a suspect during a ...