Lake Forest grapples with copper theft, funding cuts and rising retirement expenses
School hired security to protect new heating and cooling units from potential theft.
Morris Jeff prepares for federal funding cuts in 2013-14 budget
School finance leader says he isn't counting on increases in grant funding for special education students.
RSD says ReNEW owes more than $250,000 for school meals due to paperwork problems
The federal government should have paid for most of the meals, but months passed before ReNEW provided the proper documentation. Since then, RSD has been trying to get the money from ReNEW. How much is owed? RSD says it's about $496,000; ReNEW says it's about $232,000.
Second-lining’s silver lining: mainstream embrace of our cultural exotica
Even the long-antagonistic police department now embraces second-lining as deserving of respect — and protection.
Economist: Tax amnesty scheme doesn’t purge budget of shaky revenue sources
The amnesty plan was proposed after Gov. Jindal blocked a proposal to trim business tax breaks.
Enrollment and finances holding strong; new calendar moves up start and closing by a week
“We receive federal and state money, and those payment schedules are different. This loan would be a consistent sum to have, rather than waiting for checks,” treasurer Herbert Patterson said.
Coastal restoration efforts complicated by lack of plan for Mississippi River
Though the river is crucial to the economic and environmental well-being of 31 states, there's no plan to manage competing uses of the river water. Shipping companies, municipal water supplies, industrial plants and coastal restoration projects all need water. How will we decide who gets what?
Lycée board votes to extend CEO job offer and approves three new board members
Six months after its last CEO resigned, Lycée will make an offer to a new permanent leader.
Morris Jeff’s $3.9 million budget anticipates growth of 75 students
The school hosts a public hearing on its budget tonight at 6 p.m.
Mother’s Day shooting reminds us that no one is immune from street violence
"At any given moment, something can jump out," said Deb Cotton in an interview last year. Cotton has spent the last several years documenting second-lines and brass bands. How can New Orleans preserve those traditions and create a sense of safety for participants?
