When the swollen Mississippi broke through to feed a marsh during Carnival 2011, it seemed to some like an alternative to the multi-million-dollar man-made diversion planned nearby. But conflicting views over whether to let 'Mardi Gras Pass' run wild are a perfect example of how complex coastal restoration issues can be.
Darleen Mipro pleaded not guilty to the charges of criminal trespassing and disturbing the peace on Dec. 3, days after her Nov. 30 firing.
But the school's attorney says he hasn't heard that any current board members wish to apply.
Louisiana's treasurer and legislative auditor say a BP donation to two nonprofit groups was an improper arrangement because the state ultimately controlled how the money was spent -- so the state Legislature should have had a say in the deal. However, an attorney general's opinion from 2010 said the terms were proper.
A committee's business today was to winnow the dozen bids for the monitor's job down to a lucky five.
Only five of 18 French teachers now say they are willing to stay at the charter school in 2013-14.
The city’s numerous new anti-violence and anti-crime initiatives are driving the spike in cases that involve multiple defendants, the public defenders office says. One recent case had 10 co-defendants.
The Lens’ report made provisional ballots a central issue after voters renewed the toll by a slim margin.
The elementary school currently has 197 students but its leader hopes to enroll 275 next year.
The new site, at 1516 Thalia St. just off St. Charles Avenue, will house roughly 457 fourth- and fifth-graders.
