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Apr 13 2024
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Jefferson Parish's schools superintendent just got a big raise. See how much.
The Jefferson Parish School Board this week approved a new four-year contract for Superintendent James Gray that guarantees him a base salary of $321,000 a year, making him the highest-paid school superintendent in the metro New Orleans area. Not only is Gray's base pay more than any other area superintendent, it is more than that of State Superintendent Cade Brumley, who preceded him in the
The Times-PicayuneApr 16 2024
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield visits Panmunjom
Colorado Springs GazetteApr 12 2024
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Ethics Board investigating Jefferson Parish Council aide's attempt to purchase parish land
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has opened an investigation into a Jefferson Parish Council aide after his company attempted to purchase two parish-owned lots that went up for sale last year. Hesperus, LLC, a firm co-owned by Jeffrey Simno, an aide to At-Large Council member Jennifer Van Vrancken, submitted sealed bids for the properties on Hesper Avenue in Metairie in March 2023. The Louisiana
The Times-PicayuneApr 30 2024
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Judge: Criminal case against coach Aaron Thomas in ‘naked fat tests’ of boys can proceed
Judge Melanie Wilk Thunberg denied a motion from Thomas’ lawyer to dismiss the charges of second-degree child molestation and second-degree sexual assault, writing in her decision released Tuesday that she found probable cause for both accusations. “We are pleased with the court’s decision and are committed to moving forward with the prosecution,” said attorney general’s office spokesman Brian
The Boston GlobeMar 14 2024
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Source: Ex-Jets DL Jefferson to sign with Browns
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former New York Jets defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson, a source told ESPN's Jake Trotter. Jefferson, who turns 31 later this month, enjoyed one of his most productive seasons in 2023. After being released by the Seattle Seahawks (his second stint with the team), he signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Jets and
ESPN.comApr 09 2024
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Baltimore tragedy prompts call for analysis of Vincent Thomas Bridge
Los Angeles Daily NewsApr 29 2024
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Negron, Colucci go yard as No. 15 St. Thomas Aquinas tops Hightstown - Softball recap
Elizabeth Negron belted her team-high fourth home run of the season and Sophia Colucci added her first as St. Thomas Aquinas, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Hightstown 7-1 in Hightstown. Negron also doubled twice, knocked in three runs and scored two, while Colucci had a double and three RBIs. Winning pitcher Hayley Wieczerzak allowed two hits and two walks and struck out nine in four
nj.comApr 23 2024
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Kikkoman Foods acquires 100-acre factory site in Jefferson. The company plans to add 50 jobs initially.
Kikkoman Foods, a Japanese soy sauce company with strong ties to southern Wisconsin, has acquired a 100-acre site in the City of Jefferson to build a $560 million factory. Public documents filed in Jefferson County showed that Kikkoman, based in Walworth, purchased the $3 million site from the county and will be the anchor tenant of a new Food and Beverage Innovation Campus. The first phase of
Milwaukee Journal SentinelApr 22 2024
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Hunterdon Central upsets No. 10 St. Thomas Aquinas in extras- Softball recap
Paige Seemon went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI to lead Hunterdon Central to a 7-6 win in eight innings over St. Thomas Aquinas, No. 10 in the NJ.com Top 20, in Flemington. Hunterdon Central (3-6) trailed by multiple runs at different points in the game, but always had a quick response. It trailed 3-0 in the third inning, before striking for two runs in the bottom half to cut the deficit to
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