Former Orleans Parish Sheriffs Deputy Arrested Again on Sex Offender Charges

WGNO - Thu Nov 26

Last night, state troopers swarmed this Bauvais Street home in Metairie and arrested former Orleans Parish Sheriff's Deputy Michael Chatellier -- again.

Blue dog will guard Metairie intersection starting in January

NOLA.com - Wed Nov 25

Jefferson Parish officials are planning a Jan. 7 ceremony to unveil the towering blue dog sculpture that will stand at the corner of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Severn Avenue in Metairie, Streets Director Randy Nicholson said Wednesday.

Former Orleans deputy arrested in Internet sex sting

WWL-TV New Orleans - Wed Nov 25

METAIRIE, La. A former deputy with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office was arrested by State Police for soliciting what he believed to be a minor via the Internet, after he was caught in an on-line sting, according to a statement by State Police spokesman Trooper Melissa Matey.

DOTD making traffic changes around Causeway for holiday shoppers

WWL-TV New Orleans - Wed Nov 25

METAIRIE, La. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is making some traffic changes to the I-10 and Causeway intersection so that holiday shoppers won't clog up the road and force extensive delays.

Copeland's display headed to park

2theadvocate.com - Tue Nov 24

The famous Christmas lights that were displayed on Al Copeland's Metairie house for 35 years, prompting lawsuits, traffic jams and long lines of visitors, are going up again this year.

Businesses, La. DOTD at odds over roadwork

Daily Journal of Commerce - Tue Nov 24

Amid the clamor of jackhammers and the roar of diesel engines, Audrey Hinton is watching her profits slip away.

Do you have the guts for this fundraiser?

WWL-TV New Orleans - Mon Nov 23

Talk about putting the "fun" in "fundraiser." Special Olympics Louisiana and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are asking people to "Go Over The Edge." You can rappel down the 17 stories Landmark Hotel in Metairie for a $1000 donation.

Legislator among the lawyers backing Joan Benge in ouster case

Times-Picayune - Mon Nov 23

It's a moot point now, but among the 163 lawyers willing to go to bat for Judge Joan Benge when she was fighting ouster by the Louisiana Supreme Court was state Rep.

Bridge project is trickling along

Times-Picayune - Sun Nov 22

Building the new $13.7 million West Esplanade Avenue bridge across the Elmwood Canal in Metairie is already seven months behind schedule and is still not likely to finish until next spring, according to the latest construction schedule.

Ripple effect feared

The Daily Advertiser - Sun Nov 22

NEW ORLEANS - When Rene Acremont and his wife, Samantha, opened a Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchise in Slidell in September, the process was seamless.