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Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics, Schools

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

By Steve Beatty, The Lens staff writer | Despite concerns from some neighbors, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said this week that the city will rebuild its juvenile jail where it now stands – right across from a city playground and the site of a planned high school in the Bayou St. John area. Landrieu said the […]

Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion

Corporations are candidates, too — so let’s see those logos

Last week at the Iowa State Fair, Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney told an  audience that “corporations are people.”  Some in the crowd scoffed at the claim, but that’s a  silly reaction since the proof was standing there on stage, speaking to them.  I mean, what more evidence does Romney have to show these doubting Iowans to […]

Posted inGovernment & Politics

Algiers residents unload road frustrations on mayor, who says long-term fix is expensive

By Ariella Cohen, The Lens staff writer | Streets and infrastructure topped the list of budget priorities for Algiers residents who came out Wednesday night for the second of seven public hearings regarding Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s 2012 budget. “More than a year ago, we were sitting in this exact spot and I told you about […]