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Author: Ariella Cohen

Scenes from the spill: Grand Isle

June 8, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Theft from school may cost school its independence

May 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

School embezzler senteneced to five years in federal pen

May 27, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Gulf oil spill: Too big to stop- or even watch on a live feed

May 22, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Serpas says daughter's beau won't get special treatement

May 18, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Methodist deadline extended

May 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Charter school conversion leaves some parents anxious, some hopeful

May 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Police brutality activists protest mayor's selection for chief

May 13, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Rosy view of blight meets Central City's bleak reality

May 12, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Activists plan Thursday protest against NOPD chief Serpas

May 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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