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$5G donation from federated unions prompts debate by Singleton Charter directors

Members ask whether all grant applications should be reviewed by the board before they are sent out.
by Della Hasselle April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Voteless Lycee board meeting learns of Fete results and plans for expanding kindergarten

Attorney General has been asked for an opinion on whether job applications must be made public.
by Joshua Johnston April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Bill backed by Mayor Landrieu would extend deadline for new civil courthouse

It also would allow court fees to fund the relocation of Civil District Court to the old Charity building.
by Tyler Bridges April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Senate committee considers bill giving governor more control over levee board

The bill is one of several filed in response to the levee board's lawsuit against oil and gas companies.
by Tyler Bridges April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

BP finds a friend in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — but look who gets screwed

Small businesses were encouraged to sign on to a settlement process that precluded filing separate lawsuits. After the deadline for filing such suits, BP has tried to change the rules.
by Tom Young April 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Yards paved to make un-permitted parking spaces dominate One Stop agenda

The city notified the building owner of the violations five years ago. The adjudication hearing is set for tomorrow. Fines could come to $500 a day.
by Karen Gadbois April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Scientists fear BP blowout killed far more birds than officially reported

The high productivity of Gulf estuaries means scavengers are abundant and quickly dispose of carcasses.
by Bob Marshall April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Success Prep eyes tech needs and new school sign as possible uses of windfall

Elevator repair costs rise, but no students currently require its use between floors. Better school soundproofing planned.
by Stephen Babcock April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

McDonogh City Park narrows search for new management to two candidates

by Kristen Himmelberg April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Newcomb Boulevard fence comes down

Newcomb will be open to traffic, though a proposal is pending to make it one-way.
by Steve Myers April 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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