Volkswagen’s plan to build a $1 billion assembly plant has sent expectations for Chattanooga’s economy soaring, with some saying that VW will recession-proof the city and create or spin off 18,000 jobs.
Sentencing has been delayed until September for McComb real estate developer Todd Phillips, who pleaded guilty in May to charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Jennifer Sneed began her last meeting as a Jefferson Parish Council member this morning by accepting red roses and accolades from her six colleagues. The remaining council members went around the horn to praise Sneed, who is resigning effective Friday.
