JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — At a special assembly at Stella Worley Middle School on Nov. 4, eighth grade English language arts teacher Sarah Watkins was surprised with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Dr. Joshua Barnett, the CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, presented Watkins with the…
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish is joining the Disc Golf pro tour in 2026. It will be called the Big Easy Open. The tournament will be in March at the state's number one disc golf course, Parc Des Familles in Marrero. More than 150 professional players are set…