Old Jefferson NewsLocal news for Old Jefferson, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Dounpours flood St. Charles homes, snarl traffic throughout region- May 27, 2008 Strong thunderstorms crossing the New Orleans area Thursday afternoon caused locally heavy downpours in communities throughout the region, flooding at least five homes in Des Allemands in St.http://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/dounpours-flood-st-charles-homes-snarl-... Handful of homes flood in St. Charles Parish- May 25, 2008 Strong thunderstorms crossing the New Orleans area dropped well over 3 inches of rain in just a few hours this afternoon, flooding five homes in Des Allemands in St.http://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/handful-of-homes-flood-in-st-charles-pa... Scattered street flooding reported in East Jefferson- May 23, 2008 A string of heavy storms moved through Jefferson Parish Thursday afternoon, filling up some streets in spots of East Jefferson, authorities said.http://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/scattered-street-flooding-reported-in-e... Special elections create vacancies- May 13, 2008 "We'll speak with the president and speaker to tell them the schedule we need to execute everything administratively" Now that Steve Scalise is going to Congress, his East Jefferson seat in the state Legislature will have to elect a new senator for the second time in less than a year. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/special-elections-create-vacancies?from... Continue reading "Suspect in Old Jefferson shooting arrested"- May 11, 2008 An Old Jefferson man was arrested and booked with attempted second-degree murder after he admitted he shot a man five times and then reloaded the gun Sunday night before he could fire any more shots, according ... via NOLA,comhttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/continue-reading-suspect-in-old-jeffers... Fire response fudged, parish alleges- May 9, 2008 "It is my understanding that the department has put him on leave until further notice" Jefferson Parish's Third District Volunteer Fire Department inflated the number of firefighters responding to alarms in a possible attempt to lower property insurance premiums in River Ridge and west Metairie, ... via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/fire-response-fudged-parish-alleges?fro... Businessman tosses hat in ring for state Senate- May 7, 2008 Business activist Conrad Appel III, of Metairie, announced his candidacy Tuesday for the 9th District seat in the state Senate. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/businessman-tosses-hat-in-ring-for-stat... Swatsmith- May 5, 2008 "Big Tim never got to enjoy my Tim as a son" In the crumbling old scrapbook is a certificate entitling the bearer to one case of free beer from the F.W. Cook Brewing Co. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/swatsmith?fromrss=1 Anti-burglar advice: Lock your doors- May 3, 2008 "It's just one of those things, you know I just forgot about it, I guess" Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office officials have some advice for residents looking to protect themselves against a recent spike in burglaries: Lock your doors. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/old-jefferson-la/2008/05/anti-burglar-advice-lock-your-doors?fro... |