Lafitte NewsLocal news for Lafitte, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fishers say aid package for La. is too watered down- May 30, 2008 As more than 8,000 fishers and dock owners across Louisiana prepare to receive $27 million in long-awaited federal aid, more than 100 commercial fishers packed a Jean Lafitte auditorium Thursday to parse ...http://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/fishers-say-aid-package-for-la-is-too-watered... MEETINGS- May 28, 2008 These government and community meetings are open to the public. To have meetings considered for inclusion, send e-mail to citydesktpmail.com with "Meetings" in the subject line or a fax to 826-3007. -- The ...http://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/meetings?fromrss=1 Senate panel OKs Jean Lafitte Park expansion- May 21, 2008 The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously approved legislation to expand Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, said Sen.http://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/senate-panel-oks-jean-lafitte-park-expansion?... Close to home destinations- May 19, 2008 Pick up your copy of AcadianaMoms today. Gas prices are soaring, everything is more expensive and time is at a premium. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/close-to-home-destinations?fromrss=1 Librarians returning to five Jefferson schools- May 16, 2008 "The more money and more energy placed in that area, the better students do." Kindergarten student Skler Raines, 6, looks over a book under the watchful eye of Kimberly Hauer at Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School in Kenner. via NOLA.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/librarians-returning-to-five-jefferson-school... Local Shrimpers Fall On Hard Times- May 13, 2008 Allen Coulon won't be out on the water for this year's inshore shrimp season. With diesel prices rising and shrimp prices falling, he sold his boat of 26 years. via TheNewOrleansChannelhttp://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/local-shrimpers-fall-on-hard-times?fromrss=1 Shelling Out; Low prices for their product and high expenses drive sh- May 12, 2008 "You're going to see another purge" By Chris Kirkham West Bank bureau -- Times-Picayune , May 12, 2008 Monday or more than 40 years, the warm winds of early May brought Allen Coulon and droves of other shrimpers on the water for the annual ... via Chain Leaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/shelling-out-low-prices-for-their-product-and... Kodak American Greenways Award- May 8, 2008 "The Fund is proud to support these thoughtful, action-oriented local initiatives that will serve as models for other communities around the country." The $1000 grant will help in the implementation of the Carrollton Avenue to Jefferson Davis Parkway portion of the Lafitte Corridor Greenway. via Mid-City Neighborhood Organizationhttp://www.topix.net/city/lafitte-la/2008/05/kodak-american-greenways-award?fromrss=1 |