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Chalmette Man Killed in New Orleans Shooting

Associated Press — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:54:12 +0000

New Orleans police say a 42-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday night.

Ex-St. Bernard Parish President Sues Successor for Alleged Smear Campaign

Associated Press — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:01:05 +0000

Former St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro is suing his successor, Dave Peralta, accusing him of orchestrating a politically motivated smear campaign that culminated in an unauthorized raid on a storage unit Taffaro used.

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To Toll, or Not to Toll: I-49 South in Lafayette

Elaine Etheridge — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:33:16 +0000

State transportation officials are examing whether tolls would be a viable option to pay for the completion of Interstate 49 south from Lafayette to New Orleans.

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LA Senior US Senator Not Happy With USPS Recommendations

James Stanley — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:20:37 +0000

U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., is responding to the results of the Area Mail Processing Study from the United States Postal Service (USPS) that recommended downsizing New Orleans’ and Lafayette’s Postal Processing Facilities.

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High Accolades For Local Teen Wrestler

James Stanley — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:03:37 +0000

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Tournament was held this past weekend in New Orleans. A local High School Junior placed.

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Saints Win High-Scoring NFC Wildcard Game

James Stanley — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:17:23 +0000

The Lions led for a while in the first half, but the second half belonged to the Saints.

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A Big Job in the Big Easy

Angela Thomas — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:18 +0000

It takes a lot of manpower to prepare for the upcoming football games in New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome…and General Manager Doug Thornton says it ALSO takes a lot of food. He says over an eight-day period, there are two bowl games and two Saints games in the Superdome…and more than $1.5-million in concessions will be [...]

Celebrate The National School Choice Week Kick Off on January 21st

James Stanley — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:30:31 +0000

After a tremendous 2011, National School Choice Week 2012 will host a major launch celebration on January 21, bringing together parents, advocates, school leaders and teachers while focusing major national attention to the importance of school choice across the country.

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A Keithville Woman Wins a Trip to See the Saints!

Angela Thomas — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:24:55 +0000

A Keithville woman is among three lucky New Orleans Saints fans who will be attending this Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Lions in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- thanks to their non-winning Louisiana Lottery scratch-off tickets
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New Orleans And Dallas Neck And Neck

Erin McCarty — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:30:18 +0000

For travelers looking for the best travel deals, you can go wrong in choosing Dallas or New Orleans. Both cities are near the top of the list of the least expensive travel hot spots.
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Southern Decadence Protester Arrested For Public Masterbation

gonzo — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:53:39 +0000

The Rev. Grant Storms, the Christian fundamentalist known for his bullhorn protests of the Southern Decadence festival in New Orlean's French Quarter, was arrested on a charge of masturbating at a Metairie park Friday afternoon.
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Shreveport Woman Facing 71 Counts For Doctor Shopping And Forgery

James Stanley — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:42:14 +0000

37-year-old Margaret Cressy Duhe was arrested by State Police Narcotics Investigators after a month-long investigation into her actions. She's accused of visiting 49 Doctors; in hospitals, emergency rooms and offices to get prescriptions, presumably for pain pills.
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