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Sunday Dec 27 | Times-Picayune

It was Jefferson Parish Inc. for Tim Whitmer and Tim Coulon: An editorial

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.

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Fri Dec 25, 2009

NOLA,com

Louisiana population is growing, Census Bureau estimates

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

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Wed Dec 23, 2009

LancasterEagleGazette

Henry fondly remembered

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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Tue Dec 22, 2009

KXMA-TV Dickinson

Bengals arrive at teammate's funeral in La.

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Mon Dec 21, 2009

BayouBuzz.com

Jefferson Parish Scandal: Emails Link Whitmer, Others To Casino

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 ...

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TheNewOrleansChannel

Several Inches Of Rain Fall; Storms Continue

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.

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Sat Dec 19, 2009

Examiner.com

Fresh food from local farmers markets for the holidays

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.

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Thu Dec 17, 2009

NOLA,com

Joshua Butler Elementary School flips for flapjacks in Westwego

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.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

WGNO

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Near Westwego

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

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Tue Dec 15, 2009

WNOE-FM New Orleans

Power lines were blown down and trees were toppled

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

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NOLA.com

Levee authority, Corps closing Company Canal gate in Westwego

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.

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Sun Dec 13, 2009

Thenew995fm.com

Bacterial tests to be conducted after west bank water plant loses power

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.

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

TheNewOrleansChannel

Water Boil Advisory Issued For Jefferson Parish

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

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Thu Dec 10, 2009

Times-Picayune

'Santa Meets Sousa' concert is tonight in Westwego

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

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

Times-Picayune

119 'Katrina cottages' completed in Louisiana

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.

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

Times-Picayune

Gretna teen booked with murder after bragging about shooting, police say

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.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

WWL-TV New Orleans

Oysters in high demand for the holidays

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.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

NOLA,com

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

WWL-TV New Orleans

Westwego man dies from earlier shooting

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.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

WWL-TV New Orleans

How did two women lose 360 total pounds? Determination

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

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