Thursday Sep 09

Columns

Jefferson Parish President

Steve Theriot, Parish PresidentGrand Isle and Lafitte are Rising Again

Steve J. Theriot, Parish President

The citizens of Jefferson Parish are resilient. Hit hard by the oil spill, our citizens are now recovering and working hard to restore our wetlands and the fishing and tourism industries in the Towns of Lafitte and Grand Isle.

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Chamber of Commerce

Ronnie Slone, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce ChairmanFinish Strong! Keep Moving Forward

Ronnie Slone, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Chairman

Last year Drew Brees set a movement in motion for the Saints and the region with “Finish Strong.” His message was simple and to the point.

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Jefferson Parish School System

Diane Roussel, Jefferson Parish Public Schools Superintendent

Twenty-Five Schools Recognized

Diane Roussel, Jefferson Parish Public Schools Superintendent

While the temperature outside does not reflect the end of summer, it is once again back to school time for the students of Jefferson Parish.

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JEDCO

Joe Ewell, JEDCO ChairmanEconomic Incentives Create New Jobs

Joe Ewell, JEDCO Chairman

When technology giant GEOCENT outgrew its Elmwood offices in 2008, company leaders considered leaving Jefferson Parish.

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