Oakwood, Lakeside malls busy but with different parking prospects

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 27

Oakwood Center isn't far from Ricky Bryant's Gretna home. But it didn't stop him from getting a 4:30 a.m. start on the busiest shopping day of the holiday season thanks to his sister.

Black Friday gets going quickly on north shore

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 27

With many stores opening earlier than they usually do on Black Friday, many north shore shoppers set their alarm clocks long before the sun came up.

Life of the Party

Best of New Orleans - Tue Nov 24

This beautiful red carnation, lily, hydrangea and white rose arrangement featuring a fleur de lis pendant and Santa Claus will make a charming and festive gift for your holiday host, $65 at Federico's Family Florist .

A Dog's Best Friend

School Library Journal - Tue Nov 24

A handful of school librarians across the country are opening packages from Lerner Publishing to find an enclosed book from Elaine Landau's Best Dogs Ever series dedicated to them.

Lapalco Bridge repairs prompted by barge accident suspended until January

Times-Picayune - Mon Nov 23

Repairs to the Lapalco Bridge over the Harvey Canal have been suspended for the holidays, Jefferson Parish has announced.

Experts Urge Residents To Prepare For Next Storm Season

TheNewOrleansChannel - Sun Nov 22

Although the hurricane season ends at the end of month, residents in Westwego are already preparing for next year's storm season.

Man shot over the weekend dies on Thursday night

NOLA.com - Fri Nov 20

A Westwego man shot in Harvey last week while trying to purchase crack died Thursday night.

Harvey man convicted in murder of Marrero man in 2004

Times-Picayune - Thu Nov 19

A Jefferson Parish jury rejected a Harvey man's claim of self-defense and convicted him Thursday of second-degree murder in the death of a Marrero man who was shot 17 times during an argument five years ago as Hurricane Ivan bore down on the region.

Shooter can't sway Jeff murder jury

Times-Picayune - Wed Nov 18

William Patterson of Terrytown never denied killing Tyronne Temple more than four years ago.

Lapalco Bridge work continues

Times-Picayune - Wed Nov 18

Repairs are continuing on the Lapalco Bridge over the Harvey Canal after a barge struck the span, Jefferson Parish officials announced.