WWL - News - Local - Jefferson http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson RSS Feed for WWL - News - Local - Jefferson en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:21:14 GMT Number of Memorial Day travelers high, more driving than flying http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/memorial-day-208803841.html Over 30 million Americans are packing their bags and enjoying the Memorial Day weekend away from home. Man arrested in connection with Harvey fatal shooting said it was accidental http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/Man-arrested-in-connection-with-Harvey-fatal-shooting-said-it-was-accidental-208676531.html A Harvey man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that he described as an accident, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. JPSO: Man shot, killed in his Harvey garage http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/JPSO-Man-found-dead-in-Harvey-208275561.html Around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man was shot and killed in Harvey, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Crack down on seat-belt violations during 'Click It or Ticket' http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/Click-It-or-Ticket-208118861.html The "Click It or Ticket" seat belt safety campaign kicked off on Monday. West Bank bridge closed as officials look for solution to expensive fix http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/4th-Street-208109601.html In news that wouldn't surprise Harvey commuters, the 4th Street Bridge was closed to drivers Monday morning. Third largest Powerball in history has locals hoping to get lucky http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/Third-largest-Powerbll-jackpot-in-history-207509111.html Powerball vendors expected to see an increase in customers Wednesday morning as the jackpot rose to $360 million. Man killed in accident that flipped truck on to its side http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/Man-killed--207341061.html A man was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Metairie Monday night, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Mother and child in hospital after being hit by SUV http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/Mother-and-child-hit-by-car-in-Terrytown-206916651.html A mother and child were hit by a car in Terrytown Friday morning, according to Jefferson Parish Council Chairman Chris Roberts. Mail carriers to pick up locals' donations during largest one-day food drive http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/food-drive-206895051.html Mailmen are doing more than just delivering letters on Saturday. They are also hoping to collect food during the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. J.P. looks for way to fund water, sewerage systems after tax renewal fails http://www.wwltv.com/news/local/jefferson/JP-officials-look-for-ways-to-fund-water-and-seerafe--206740011.html Officials in Jefferson Parish are trying to figure out their next move after voters rejected several important property tax renewals that fund both the water and the sewerage system.