Local News Items...

Former Gov. Edwards' son Stephen Edwards out of federal prison

Remember when seeing these guys go to jail was the big story? It seems now like another lifetime.

Rouses to buy out area Sav-A-Centers

I did some computer support work for Rouses many moons ago. They're good people. I'd shop at their Metairie store if it wasn't for the fact that there's a better grocery (Zuppardo's) essentially across the street from them. When they got the opportunity to buy the old Schwegmann's stores, the Rouse brothers were pretty adamant about not moving into Orleans Parish. I'm glad to see they've changed their thinking, because they're going to keep the Sav-a-Center stores in back-of-town, uptown, mid city, and gentilly.

Jacques Morial pleads guilty to failing to file tax returns

Clearly the timing here has all been pre-arranged, given that he was just indicted the other day. Letten knows he won't get Jacques to roll on older brother. Hell, Jacques has been covering for him most of his life.

Many grow nervous about twin spans repairs

no kidding! The last time I drove that temporary mess that is the north-to-south span, I was scared shitless. I'll take Hwy 11 or drive back over to Da Causeway next time I have to come home from over there.

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