Louisiana’s juvenile justice system was revamped to deal with violence and negligence. Rather than locking kids up, the state tries to treat underlying behavioral issues. But some say the new facilities, many of which are private, have the same problems as youth prisons.
U.S. doesn't have a proud history of moving endangered communities, researchers say.
Mandatory evacuation may be an impractical response ahead of a hurricane, especially for frail elderly, contends Col. Terry Ebbert, the man who was in charge of New Orleans disaster response when 'the big one' hit.
Argument hinges on differing requirements for number of Civil Service Commission members.
A nominating committee must meet again Friday because its prior vote didn't follow state law.
If approved by Civil Service and City Council, annual cost to the city would run upwards of $10 million
The event starts at 8 a.m. Thursday. Follow along here if you can't make it.
Report says police cameras often don’t work or aren’t turned on.
They didn’t follow the law when picking a supporter of the controversial suit against oil and gas companies.
