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Nov 10, 2007 | Times-Picayune

Body found near Westwego

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a body found Saturday near of Westwego. via Times-Picayune

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Nov 10, 2007 | WWL-TV New Orleans

Decomposed body found on Westbank Expressway

Jefferson Parish maintenance workers found a body along the Westbank Expressway in unincorporated Westwego Saturday afternoon. via WWL-TV New Orleans

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

Times-Picayune

Children come first for grandma

It is a struggle for Andrea to provide for her two grandsons. "God put me on this earth for a reason and that's the reason," said Andrea, 48, who is a diabetic. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: Covington, LA, Mandeville, LA

Thu Nov 01, 2007

Kenner Bulletin - NOLA.com

Start Saving Recyclable Materials Now

OFF EVENTS ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAYS NOVEMBER 10, 2007, JANUARY 26, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2008 The Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs, in conjunction with the Recycling Foundation, Inc. via Kenner Bulletin - NOLA.com

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Tue Oct 30, 2007

Times-Picayune

MEETINGS

These government and community meetings are open to the public. To have meetings considered for inclusion, send e-mail to citydesk@tpmail.com or a fax to 826-3007. "FOUNDATION FOR LIFE" WORKSHOP -- Today, 10 ... via Times-Picayune

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Sun Oct 28, 2007

WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

Proposal approved to get land for new VA hospital

“I don't want us to get out-horse traded by the federal government”

New Orleans can use part of a $300 million infrastructure repair fund to buy land for a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital, the state Bond Commission decided Wednesday. via WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

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Related Topix: New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Metro

Fri Oct 26, 2007

NOLA.com

JPAS' 'Girl' makes a great date-night excursion

Categories: Theater "The Girl in the Frame" is a contemporary, intimate, sexy musical comedy; a frisky fantasy. via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater

Wed Oct 24, 2007

NOLA.com

Jefferson voting followed waterline

“It unmasked some of the inefficiencies in our government and, deservedly or not, he's gotten the blame”

If you live in a Jefferson Parish neighborhood that gave more votes to contender Al Leone than Parish President Aaron Broussard, chances are your house has new floors, the latest generation of appliances and ... via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: Kenner, LA, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Metro, Avondale, LA, Bridge City, LA

Mon Oct 22, 2007

NOLA.com

Corps closes Harvey Canal gate

Posted by West Bank bureau October 22, 2007 4:15PM The Army Corps of Engineers closed a floodgate across the Harvey Canal today to prevent high water from seeping through a vulnerable bulkhead north of Lapalco ... via NOLA.com

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Sun Oct 21, 2007

NOLA.com

New Orleans area's delegation sees turnover

What a difference a term-limits law makes. Thanks in part to retirements and decisions to seek other offices, but mainly to a law -- that kicks in with this election -- that limits lawmakers to three ... via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: New Orleans, LA, Metairie, LA, Marrero, LA, Jefferson, LA

Fri Oct 19, 2007

KATC-TV Lafayette

Some La. legislative races outshine the governor's campaign

“The Republicans really got serious about this one, and they've spent a lot of money and that might do the trick”

One candidate finds himself compared to Tony Soprano, the fictional foe of the FBI. via KATC-TV Lafayette

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Related Topix: Shreveport, LA, The Sopranos, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Louisiana

Thu Oct 18, 2007

KATC-TV Lafayette

Some La. legislative races outshine the governor's campaign

“The Republicans really got serious about this one, and they've spent a lot of money and that might do the trick”

One candidate finds himself compared to Tony Soprano, the fictional foe of the FBI. via KATC-TV Lafayette

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Related Topix: Shreveport, LA, The Sopranos, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Louisiana

Wed Oct 17, 2007

NOLA.com

All aboard the Harry Lee Expressway

Posted by West Bank bureau October 17, 2007 9:48AM The Jefferson Parish Council voted this morning to direct its legislative delegation to rename a portion of the West Bank Expressway in honor of Harry Lee. via NOLA.com

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Mon Oct 15, 2007

Times-Picayune

Jeff to conduct emergency exercises on West Bank

Posted by West Bank bureau October 12, 2007 12:03PM Emergency response agencies in Jefferson Parish will be conducting a search and rescue exercise Sunday on the West Bank. via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: Marrero, LA

Sat Oct 13, 2007

Times-Picayune

ALSO: Alliance's comeback; Derrick Shepherd's resum ; Democrats honor two

“It's very degrading. It shows Mr. Villere is more interested in bigotry than he is with issues in the election and getting votes”

By Chris Kirkham, Mary Sparacello and Meghan Gordon Staff writers Four months after the HBO television series "The Sopranos" left viewers wondering about the fate of its mafioso main character, the Republican ... via Times-Picayune

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Related Topix: US News, Waggaman, LA

Thu Oct 11, 2007

WDSU.com

Police: Road Rage Led To Gunfire On Westbank

WESTWEGO, La. -- Road rage apparently led to gunfire Thursday afternoon on the Westbank, Jefferson Parish officials said. via WDSU.com

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Wed Oct 10, 2007

Springfield News Leader

Huge turnout honors longtime Louisiana sheriff

“Farewell, good and true friend”

Westwego, La. -- Thousands of people paid their respects Friday to longtime Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee, the popular, controversial Chinese-American lawman whose flag-draped casket was escorted from a ... via Springfield News Leader

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Related Topix: New Orleans, LA

Mon Oct 08, 2007

WWL-AM New Orleans

Qualifying open for Jefferson Sheriff's race

“The other reason why I came today is because I wanted to spend Friday celebrating Sheriff Lee's life.”

Qualifying re-opened Tuesday for new candidates to get in the race for Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, one day after the death of Harry Lee. via WWL-AM New Orleans

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Related Topix: Jefferson, LA

Sat Oct 06, 2007

WWL-AM New Orleans

Thousands expected at service for Harry Lee

“It's just been an overwhelming pouring of community support from everybody here, which just only goes to reinforce what I've always believed that many people truly loved Harry Lee.”

Today in Westwego, thousands of friends, loved ones and admirers of Harry Lee will gather to pay their final respects to the late sheriff. via WWL-AM New Orleans

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Fri Oct 05, 2007

WNOL-TV New Orleans

Harry Lee Remembered

“Harry was the kind of guy you liked being around”

Family and close friends of Harry Lee say he would have loved the public outpouring of support since his passing on Monday. via WNOL-TV New Orleans

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Related Topix: St. Bernard, LA, Louisiana, David Vitter, Mary Landrieu, US News, US Senate, Republican, Democrat

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