St. Rose NewsLocal news for St. Rose, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Gas prices hit local drivers hard for Memorial Day weekend- May 25, 2008 Gas prices in the New Orleans area climbed another four cents overnight at a time when millions of Americans are hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/gas-prices-hit-local-drivers-hard-for-memoria... June Fests in and around New Orleans- May 20, 2008 Here's a sampling of some of the June Fests. Back to the Beach Festival is a popular one held from May 30 - June 1, in Kenner, at the lake at the end of Williams Boulevard.http://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/june-fests-in-and-around-new-orleans?fromrss=... Bonds OK'd for 22 GO Zone projects- May 18, 2008 The State Bond Commission Thursday approved more than $1 billion in special bonds to stimulate economic development and recovery in the hurricane-affected areas Thursday, including money for a $100 million ... via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/bonds-okd-for-22-go-zone-projects?fromrss=1 Convenience store killer convicted of murder- May 16, 2008 A 19-year-old St. Rose man who walked into a convenience store and shot another man was convicted of attempted second-degree murder Tuesday. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/convenience-store-killer-convicted-of-murder?... Paterson addresses St. Rose grads- May 14, 2008 "Dr. Sullivan said I will share my vision with you. If I share my vision with you, believe me, it will not help." It didn't take long for Gov. David Paterson to show why College of Saint Rose officials were so excited to have him deliver the commencement address at graduation today. via Times Unionhttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/paterson-addresses-st-rose-grads?fromrss=1 Paterson tells Saint Rose graduates to follow the light- May 12, 2008 "Against apathy, history is our weapon" David Paterson quoted other intellectuals Saturday in his first commencement address since becoming governor, attacking narrow-mindedness in his one political comment. via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/paterson-tells-saint-rose-graduates-to-follow... Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Louisiana Construction Caps 50-State...- May 10, 2008 "United Rentals has a long legacy of community involvement and volunteerism" Drawing together an unprecedented number of volunteers from around the country, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition partners joined forces on their toughest challenge yet: the building of three homes and a church in ... via KnowledgePlex.org Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/extreme-makeover-home-edition-louisiana-const... Greif buys steel-drum plant in Vietnam- May 8, 2008 Greif Inc. is growing again. The Delaware-based industrial packager on Tuesday said it has acquired Petro-Summit Mechanical Co. via Business First of Columbushttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/greif-buys-steel-drum-plant-in-vietnam?fromrs... St. Rose man raped woman, police say- May 6, 2008 A St. Rose man was booked with rape Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a woman with whom he shared a cab. via NOLA,comhttp://www.topix.net/city/st-rose-la/2008/05/st-rose-man-raped-woman-police-say?fromrss=1 |