Times-Picayune - Thu Nov 19

A Jefferson Parish jury rejected a Harvey man's claim of self-defense and convicted him Thursday of second-degree murder in the death of a Marrero man who was shot 17 times during an argument five years ago as Hurricane Ivan bore down on the region.

Times-Picayune - Thu Nov 19

A double shooting in Marrero on Tuesday night left an 18-year-old woman dead and a man injured, but the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is still trying to determine a motive and suspects in the incident.

Times-Picayune - Thu Nov 19

Mike Raia perched on the metal bleachers, staring intently at the boxing ring located in the middle of the gym floor while the aroma of hot dogs, nachos and popcorn filled the air.