Louisiana is a world leader in locking up its own residents, with an incarceration rate that rivals totalitarian regimes. A group of liberals, libertarians and business leaders are trying to end that distinction. Several bills have been introduced in the Legislature to lessen drug sentences, expand parole eligibility and release sick, elderly inmates.
Fête de la Musique, this Sunday at Generations Hall, features Ani DiFranco, Kermit Ruffins and Fleur de Tease Burlesque Troupe.
To probe the depths of the scandal that rocked the U.S. Attorney's office, connect the dots and read between the lines — just like Judge Engelhardt did.
School administrators are auditing student records to determine who might need additional course credits; a summer school is in the works.
The zoning panel hears about safety issues and access for the handicapped, but the overarching reason for a lot of illegally paved yards is less often acknowledged: personal convenience at the expense of neighbors.
Each event starts at 9 a.m. Check back here to see if your child's number was picked.
Marco Outdoor Advertising has tried for years to build the billboard there.
The deadline to produce the information was Monday.
