An independent levee board, a post-Katrina reform believed crucial to the city's future, has fallen prey to Gov. Jindal's opposition to a lawsuit against Big Oil.
Iberville as a safe, mixed-income mixed-income neighborhood. A new neuroscience research center at the old Charity Hospital, along with City Hall and Civil District Court. And a new mall on Canal Street to rival Lakeside. The missing piece? Money.
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy will be getting more money than last year in per-pupil funding.
Audubon board votes to allow beer and wine sales at fall festival despite principal's opposition.
School charges parents for pre-kindergarten classes, but still has a deficit there.
Lawyers say the state should respond by Oct. 1 because Christopher Sepulvado's execution is set for Nov. 5.
School has 393 students now, but is hoping for 410.
School budget currently showing a net loss of about $20,000.
New school building may also be in the cards for CBD charter.
Bids are high, possibly because of other construction demand in the city.
