Councilman, congressman call for more protection along Grand Isle's coast
GRAND ISLE, La. — A Jefferson Parish councilman is calling on some federal lawmakers to help protect Grand Isle's coastline. This comes...
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LATEST CAMPAIGN NEWS
- Jul 27
J.P. leaders hope to 'ban encampments' through $1.35 million park project
There are concerns about a growing homeless encampment under the expressway on the west bank of Jefferson Parish. MARRERO, La. — The land...
- Jul 27
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo will welcome thousands for the nation’s oldest saltwater fishing tournament
The oldest fishing tournament in the United States gets underway today at Grand Isle. 23 months ago, the state’s only inhabited barrier...
- Jul 27
Metairie residents raise concerns over the future of former Haynes Academy campus
METAIRIE, La. — Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies used to sit on Metairie Road. In April, the Jefferson Parish School Board voted to...
- Jul 27
Jefferson Parish eyes land beneath the West Bank Expressway for new parks, retailers
The stretch of land beneath the elevated West Bank Expressway has long been considered an eyesore, but because it’s owned by the state of...
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