Recently added articles from The Journal : the Community News of Jefferson Parish:
'One in a thousand' in N.O.
May 24, 2008; ... Dr. Allison Barca places a photo album on one of her examiningtables and runs her fingers through the darkened pages. It is filledwith the grim images she took in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "The water came in so high, so fast and so strong the horsesnever had a chance," ...
Mary's Song assists women in desperate need in N.O.
May 24, 2008; ... Biblical scripture records the praises of Mary, the mother ofJesus, upon Gabriel's angelic foretelling of her immaculateconception. Mary proclaimed God had considered the low estate of hishandmaiden, such that all generations would call her blessed. Victory Fellowship of ...
Jefferson Parish Educator: Grace Queen High School English teacher Vickie Kennedy
May 24, 2008; ... The first days of summer bring a sense of freedom for studentswho are more than willing to escape the classroom, but for oneveteran teacher, this summer marks the end of a long anddistinguished career. Grace King High School English teacher Vickie Kennedy has been anemployee of ...
Kenner knockout
May 24, 2008; ... Mayor Muniz said knock him out. Kenner Mayor Ed Muniz is in talks with famed New Orleans boxingpromoter Les Bonano about bringing a training facility for the sportto Rivertown, home of the first-ever heavyweight boxing championshipin 1870."We want to open a gymnasium ...
Commentary: Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
May 24, 2008; ... I'm saddened to report this shall be my last earth-shatteringeditor's column. While I wish I could write about poorly driventrucks, Dallas' lack of proper geometry and driving across VeteransBoulevard until the end of my days, I'm headed back to my home stateof Oregon to report on arts, ...