Terrytown News

Nearly a week after mechanical failure shut down the 4th Street Bridge in Harvey, state transportation officials are expected to announce Wednesday an $8 million rehab project for the 38-year-old span.

A Jefferson Parish judge refused Tuesday to toss out one of two narcotics charges filed against a Terrytown woman, days after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in her case.

DeJean Turner, 25, of Marrero, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Monday for participating in an April 2009 armed robbery that left Leonel Rodriguez dead in Terrytown.

When he was a child growing up in Terrytown, arts and crafts projects were a part of every holiday for Mitch Rotolo.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating four armed robberies that occurred early Monday morning in Metairie and Terrytown.

Family and friends filled the Alario Center in Westwego on May 10 for the Jefferson Community Action Programs Head Start graduation.

The Jefferson Parish Council will consider Wednesday a special district that could make infrastructure improvements to Manhattan Boulevard.

Imagine yourself the manager of a local grocery store. Now imagine that you forgot to order king cakes in time for Carnival season.

Imagine yourself the manager of a local grocery store. Now imagine that you forgot to order king cakes in time for Carnival season.

A woman and her 11-year-old son were struck by a car while crossing the street in Terrytown Friday morning, authorities said.

Contrasting votes on education initiatives last weekend reflect the limits of support Louisiana public schools enjoy.

Jefferson Parish officials are considering asking voters to reconsider their rejection Saturday of separate tax renewals for sewerage and water service.

Some Westbank business owners claim their business has picked up since a Baton Rouge judge threw out the results of the November referendum and suspended the tolls.

Jefferson Parish Assessor Tom Capella sent a letter to parish property owners indicating three tax renewals on the May 4 ballot would result in higher 2013 tax bills if approved.

Jefferson Parish Councilman Mark Spears is looking to spruce up Manhattan Boulevard, and he's made some changes to the area's economic development district to make it happen.

This Saturday, Jefferson Parish voters will decide whether to renew existing property tax millages for fire protection, sewerage services and water works.

The teasing was a sharp contrast to the tense debate over gun bills earlier in the day.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of gunshots at a Terrytown convenience store early Saturday.

Frankie Hookfin Jr., left, Davante Robertson, Charlie Gumms and Lashawn Davis were arrested and booked in connection with a quintuple shooting that occurred in Harvey on Monday, April 22, 2013.

The National Weather Service has extended a tornado warning for portions of New Orleans and Jefferson, St.