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Gretna Middle School band receives new instruments from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

Through the leadership of band director Cheryl Fryer, the Gretna Middle School band has grown to include 110 students and has acquired a decent instrument inventory.

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Jellorine Everett, ‘The Who Dat Queen’ — Obituaries today

NewsImpactTimesPicayuneNola.com — Mon Jan 24 12:12:07 UTC 2011 Jellorine Everett Jellorine Everett “The Who Dat Queen” on January 18 at Bellevie Living Center, Gretna, LA. Visit the Main Obituary Page Read Jellorine Everett’s full obituary Visit Jellorine Everett’s guest book Read today’s obituaries from The Times… about: Bellevie Living Center Everett Jellorine Everett Hospitality_Recreation Obituary Queen Top Stories at: The Times-Picayune

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Waggaman murder victim identified

NewsImpactTimesPicayuneNola.com — Sat Jan 22 15:32:52 UTC 2011 Jefferson Parish authorities have identified a 24-year-old Gretna man who was found shot to death early Saturday along River Road in Waggaman. Brett Duke/The Times-PicayuneAnyone with information about a murder early Saturday in Waggaman is asked to ca… about: Breaking News Brett Duke Crimestoppers Gretna F.C. Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish Louisiana Law_Crime The Times at: Crimestoppers

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Bridge blockade federal lawsuit ends

Bridge blockade federal lawsuit ends — Wed Dec 29 01:34:00 UTC 2010 Associated Press – December 28, 2010 8:34 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal judge has thrown out the remaining constitutional claims in a lawsuit against Gretna and Jefferson Parish law… about: federal judge Gretna Parish Human Interest Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish Louisiana NEW ORLEANS

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Dr. George Albert Pettit Jr., old fashioned Gretna physician and ‘amusing eccentric’ — Obituaries today

Dr. George Albert Pettit Jr., old fashioned Gretna physician and ‘amusing eccentric’ — Obituaries today — Sun Nov 28 12:32:53 UTC 2010 Dr. George Albert Pettit, Jr., 78, died peacefully at his home outside Atlanta, GA, on October 8. Dr. George Albert Pettit Jr. He was born in New Orleans on October 21, 1931, the only child of George Albert Pettit, Sr…. about: 904388 Atlanta George Albert Pettit George Albert Pettit , Jr George Albert Pettit Jr George Albert Pettit , Sr Gretna physician Health Medical Pharma New Orleans Top Stories

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Le Thu N.’s Review of Shoe-Nami – Gretna (1/5) on Yelp

Le Thu N.’s Review of Shoe-Nami – Gretna (1/5) on Yelp — Fri Oct 29 07:43:01 UTC 2010 Should have known better than to walk into Shoe Nami’s Outlet store. If the quality isn’t that great at their regular store, then what was I expecting from here?! No clue. I walked in, was not… about: Clothing Hospitality Recreation Outlet store Shoe Nami’s Outlet store at: Shoe Nami

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Jennifer C.’s Review of Antoine’s Famous Cakes & Pastries – Gretna (4/5) on Yelp

Jennifer C.’s Review of Antoine’s Famous Cakes & Pastries – Gretna (4/5) on Yelp — Sat Oct 23 09:50:38 UTC 2010 During Mardi Gras our boss regularly brings us king cakes from here. The pastries are good, nothing exciting really, but not many bakeries over here so it works for now!! It’s on the way to the ramp… about: Bakery Holidays Human Interest king Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Day Shopping at: Antoine’s

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Charge reduced in off-duty officer’s death

GRETNA, La. (AP) – A judge has reduced a charge against a man accused of killing an off-duty Gretna police officer during a New Orleans Bourbon Street fight to manslaughter.

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Charges Reduced For Suspect In Officer’s Death

The New Orleans man charged with killing an off-duty Gretna police officer on Bourbon Street in June had his charges and bond reduced Thursday.

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Vancouver Aquarium volunteers help sea turtles recover from Gulf oil spill

At the Audubon Institute in Gretna, La., sea turtles suspected of swallowing oil spilled from the Deepwater Horizon rig are being fed mayonnaise and vegetable oils to help purge their digestive tracts.

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