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Jefferson Parish Man Convicted in 2019 Shooting Spree That Claimed Three Lives

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JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — A jury has found a Metairie man guilty in a 2019 shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Sean Barrette, 28, was convicted on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, following a violent incident where he fired at motorists. The shooting occurred when Barrette used a Smith and Wesson .40-caliber semiautomatic pistol, acquired from a local sporting goods store less than a month prior to the incident. Evidence from the crime scenes, including ballistic analysis and recovered bullets, linked him to the attacks. Additionally, authorities found … Read more

Justice on the Horizon: Jefferson Parish Residents Set to Receive $4.5 Million in Landmark Landfill Settlement Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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WAGGAMAN, La. — Residents from several communities in Jefferson Parish will soon receive compensation for health-related issues linked to emissions from a local landfill, nearly six years after officials acknowledged the facility was producing unpleasant odors. Over 5,000 individuals from Harahan, River Ridge, South Kenner, Metairie, Waggaman, Avondale, and Bridge City are set to receive payouts totaling $4.5 million as part of a class-action settlement related to emissions from 2017 to 2019. The Jefferson Parish Council approved the settlement in August, resolving a federal lawsuit initially filed in 2018. Despite this settlement, a new legal … Read more

East Feliciana Parish Moves to Tighten Subdivision Regulations, Establishes New Density Standards Amid Public Concerns

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Clinton, Louisiana — After a prolonged period of consideration, the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury took significant steps toward altering regulations governing residential subdivision development during a meeting on June 2. While no decision was made to lift an existing moratorium on new subdivisions, jurors indicated that their recent vote effectively nullified it. The proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance, which originated from the Planning and Zoning Commission, initially recommended a minimum lot size of two acres for subdivisions. However, the jury opted for a modification, approving a “two-acre density” approach that allows for flexible … Read more

Bossier Parish Set to Discuss Property Tax Rates in Upcoming Public Meeting

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Benton, LA – In a recent development unfolding in Bossier Parish, the local Police Jury has announced a meeting set for May 21, during which they plan to discuss the levying of 2025 ad valorem property tax millages. This has sparked interest and some concern among residents about the potential for increased property taxes through a process known as a “tax roll forward.” Local governments periodically reassess property values which can lead to adjustments in tax rates. When assessments yield higher property values, millage rates can be rolled back to avoid collecting extra revenue, thereby … Read more