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Jail construction manager lacked license, gave money

Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman overruled his chief deputy three years ago to award a $23 million construction-management contract for his new jail complex to a company the deputy rated lower.
by Matt Davis February 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

How about real choice for neighborhoods close to Colton campus

by The Editors February 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

It’s "The Jungle" out there, but we can feast on fresh local food

by Mark Moseley January 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite reservations, Gusman wants council to consider ordinance to let him build new jail

by Steve Beatty January 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jail advisory ripped by sheriff is scheduled to meet with him this afternoon at City Hall

by Matt Davis January 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Most charter schools continue to flout open-meetings laws by ignoring requests

by Jessica Williams January 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Independent schoolhouse authority proposed

by Ariella Cohen January 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Streetcars should bypass Elysian Fields connection for now

by The Editors January 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Shepherd needs to pull up his big-boy britches

In August 2007, after City Councilmember Oliver Thomas resigned and admitted to taking bribes, his attorney was asked about the possibility of Thomas providing helpful testimony to Federal prosecutors. Shepherd ultimately confessed, and assumed total responsibility, but
by Mark Moseley January 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Mayor's group made jail recommendation based on bad property info from Sheriff

Marlin Gusman appears to have misled the public about the ownership of a key property that is part of his planned jail complex.
by Matt Davis January 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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