Supreme Court removes Judge Joan Benge from the 24th Judicial Distrct Court

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 06

Joan Benge, a judge on the 24th Judicial District Court bench since 2001, was removed from office today by the state Supreme Court, which found she violated judicial ethics and the state constitution as a rookie jurist in connection with the federal investigation of courthouse corruption, known as Wrinkled Robe.

John Young calls for end to West Bank hospital insurance contract

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 06

Jefferson Parish Councilman John Young called today for the immediate cancellation of West Jefferson Medical Center's questionable insurance agreement with Wally Pontiff Sr.

Former Public Service Commission member John Schwegmann calls columns libelous

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 06

Former New Orleans supermarket magnate and Public Service Commission member John Schwegmann has filed a libel lawsuit against The Times-Picayune, saying two columns by writer James Gill defamed him.

Causeway Boulevard interchange work set to enter new phase

NOLA.com - Thu Nov 05

On Monday, crews will begin work on the western side of the Interstate 10-Causeway Boulevard interchange in Metairie.

Public hearing tonight on Interstate 10-Causeway construction

NOLA,com - Thu Nov 05

State highway officials plan to explain at a public hearing tonight what to expect when work begins next week on Phase II of the Causeway Boulevard interchange improvements at Interstate 10 in Metairie.

Leg shackles don't undermine Gretna armed robbery conviction, federal appeals court rules

NOLA,com - Wed Nov 04

A federal appeals court has reinstated a Metairie man's conviction for a 1999 crime spree in east Jefferson, ruling that a federal judge erred in finding the man's leg shackles violated his right to act as his own attorney during his trial.

Metairie map maker begins trip from Canada to New Orleans on original Jefferson Highway

NOLA.com - Wed Nov 04

Mike Conlin, right, and Gary Augustine set out in motorhome from Winnepeg for the 1,400-mile journey down the original route of Jefferson Highway to New Orleans The Metairie resident who grew up in Canada and works as a professional map maker noticed that few people today seem aware of the highway's significance.

2 BR daycare centers among 12 losing licenses

2theadvocate.com - Tue Nov 03

Twelve day care centers have lost their state operating licenses because of safety concerns, the state Department of Social Services announced Tuesday, as it wrapped up a new round of inspections.

Causeway Boulevard rebuild is subject of public hearing Thursday

NOLA.com - Tue Nov 03

State highway officials plan to explain at a public hearing Thursday what to expect when work begins next week on Phase II of the Causeway Boulevard interchange improvements at Interstate 10 in Metairie.

Metairie judge approves court fees for coroner, Crimestoppers

Times-Picayune - Tue Nov 03

A 1st Parish Court judge this morning upheld the validity of two court fees that are levied on East Jefferson traffic citations and misdemeanors to help finance the Jefferson Parish coroner's office and the private Crimestoppers Inc.