Westwego News

Every new revelation in the scandal engulfing Jefferson Parish's chief administrator Tim Whitmer and former Parish President Tim Coulon suggests the pair viewed their political connections, and possibly the parish government itself, as assets for their personal benefit.

For the third year in a row, more people have moved into Louisiana than have moved out.

WESTWEGO, La. -- Marvin Lewis said to never forget that sparkling smile. Carson Palmer talked about the calmness and swagger he had.

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Jefferson , Louisiana --In addition to his insurance work with Lagniappe Industries, Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Officer Tim Whitmer and former Parish President Tim Coulon formed a company that was involved in video gaming and had revenue-sharing agreements with a company that received preferential zoning changes to build a truck stop ...

Southeast Louisiana got another soaking overnight, and though it didn't cause widespread flooding like the weekend storms, officials are still keeping an eye on the continuing storms.

Farmers Markets deliver fresh produce straight to the consumer at great prices. It's the last weekend before Christmas-your menu is ready, you have your shopping list.

Joshua Butler Elementary School librarian Elaine Chauvin serves as the pancake elf, passing out plates to Evelyn Keating and her son Raymond Lane during the school's breakfast with Santa Claus.

ABC26 News December 16, 2009 WESTWEGO - An early morning thunderstorm produced a weak tornado that impacted the Westwego area of New Orleans.

A Jefferson Parish official says it appears a tornado touched down in Westwego before daybreak this morning.

Easterly winds and heavy rainfall have increased water in the Company Canal, prompting the Southeast Levee Flood Protection Authority - West to request New Orleans District assistance in closing the canal gate.

Residents of the West Bank of Jefferson Parish outside of Gretna and Westwego have been asked to boil any water they intend to consume until further notice.

People in certain parts of Jefferson Parish will need to boil their water after an incident at a water plant.

Members of the Marine Forces Reserve Band decorate a Christmas tree in preparation for their performance Wednesday at the Northshore Harbor Center near Slidell.

State contractors have completed more than 119 "Katrina cottages" and more than 230 are still under construction as part of a long-planned, often-panned alternative housing program financed by federal recovery money that flowed after the 2005 hurricane season.

A Gretna teenager has been booked with murder in the killing of a Westwego man during drug a deal last month after authorities say he bragged about the deed.

Turkey isn't the only must-have on Louisiana Thanksgiving tables. Oyster dressing goes right along with it, and this week, the rush is on to get fresh seafood.

The fire department serving the Folsom area cannot hold a special election on Saturday, Dec.

HARVEY, La. A man shot in Harvey during a drug deal gone bad died at University Hospital Thursday, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Col.

JEFFERSON, La. A woman from Westwego and a woman from Marrero both said enough was enough when it came to their weight.