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As takeover nears, Crocker leaders tackle summer school and closing costs

Crocker has applied for a grant to help cover the legal and accounting expenses that arise during a school closing.
by Erin Krall April 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds

The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after?
by Tyler Bridges April 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée board welcomes new members to school with wine, cheese and veggie trays

After operating below the state required seven members for some time, the board is ten members strong now.
by Marta Jewson April 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

NET High leaders hash out details of possible expansion to serve overage middle schoolers

The pilot program would serve overage middle school students ages 14 years and older who are identified as emotionally disturbed, learning disabled or who require other special education services.
by Erin Krall April 26, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

911 operators answer hundreds of calls every day related to police officers’ moonlighting

About 250 times a day, a New Orleans police officer calls the 911 center to check in for a "paid detail" assignment — a private security job paying up to $39 an hour. Meanwhile, some people calling 911 wait so long for an answer, they hang up before reaching anyone.
by Tom Gogola April 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

So much for state-level initiatives: Presidential itch botched Jindal tax repeal

How stunning was Jindal's setback? Consider: A GOP governor couldn’t convince a GOP Legislature in a red state to help him cut income taxes — his No. 1 priority.
by Mark Moseley April 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Lycée committee to interview six more board member applicants

The candidates include two CPAs, a retired school administrator, an architect, an engineer and a finance and real estate expert.
by Marta Jewson April 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Survey: Americans nationwide willing to shell out personally to save our coast

Researcher says he was surprised at how many people said they would help and how much they would commit.
by Bob Marshall April 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Postponements continue to dog Criminal Court despite huge drop in its caseload

Cutbacks in public defenders office means defense lawyers often don't make it to hearings.
by Tom Gogola April 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Carver community eager to move out of modular classrooms

All Collegiate Academies schools have been housed in modular trailers since Hurricane Katrina, leaving parents and school leaders anxious to move into permanent facilities.
by Kelsey Foster April 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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