Gretna NewsLocal news for Gretna, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Shepherd blasts Gov. Jindal for veto- July 18, 2008 A state senator from Jefferson Parish criticized Gov. Bobby Jindal this morning after the governer vetoed a bill that would have created a third minority judgeship on the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/shepherd-blasts-gov-jindal-for-veto?fromrss=1 Jefferson Parish deputies looking for missing 13-year-old girl- July 16, 2008 A 13-year-old girl with a medical condition needing medication regularly has been missing since July 8, and deputies are asking for the public's help in locating her, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's ...http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/jefferson-parish-deputies-looking-for-missing-... Thomas Jefferson principal moves on- July 16, 2008 In a move that has shocked some parents and led others to question the reasoning behind it, Gerard LeBlanc has announced he is leaving his post as the founding principal at Thomas Jefferson Senior High School ...http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/thomas-jefferson-principal-moves-on?fromrss=1 Gate debate splitting subdivision- July 14, 2008 The question surfaces at neighborhood cocktail parties, backyard barbecues, even in passing while neighbors cut the grass: "for" or "against" This central dilemma facing Timberlane Estates residents has ...http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/gate-debate-splitting-subdivision?fromrss=1 Crimes task force gets reprieve- July 12, 2008 After repeated pleas from local law enforcement officials, state funding for the West Bank Major Crimes Task Force has been added to Gov.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/crimes-task-force-gets-reprieve?fromrss=1 Thirty-six win election in Jefferson Parish, while a few races get crowded- July 12, 2008 While thirty-six unopposed Jefferson Parish candidates won automatic election today, a few seats up for election in the fall ballooned with contenders.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/thirty-six-win-election-in-jefferson-parish-wh... Qualifying starts for Oct. 4 election- July 10, 2008 Races for state Senate, judgeships and an open spot on the Harahan City Council began to take shape Wednesday, when qualifying opened for the Oct.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/qualifying-starts-for-oct-4-election?fromrss=1 Representative Steve Scalise Unveils GAS Act- July 9, 2008 Representative Steve Scalise says his constituents are suffering because of the energy crisis.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/representative-steve-scalise-unveils-gas-act?f... Fireworks legal in some areas, banned in others- July 7, 2008 Whether you can legally shoot off fireworks in your back yard depends largely upon where you live.http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/fireworks-legal-in-some-areas-banned-in-others... Rapper's house arrest changes- July 5, 2008 A judge has once again tightened Corey "C-Murder" Miller's house arrest rules, revoking the curfew she gave the rapper more than a year ago and confining him to his home, according to court records that provide ...http://www.topix.net/city/gretna-la/2008/07/rappers-house-arrest-changes?fromrss=1 |