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Government & Politics

Council vows to keep closer eye on Algiers Development District

by Steve Beatty August 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State lifts OPSB financial status; will charters remain wary?

by Jessica Williams August 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Sometimes you win; sometimes the game is delayed by rain

by Karen Gadbois August 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Would-be charter school managers file paperwork

by Jessica Williams August 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Inspector general rips S&WB as agency angles for huge rate hike

by Danielle Bell July 31, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens: Established, engaged and leading the way

by Steve Beatty July 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

UNO to create major newsroom, drawing work from The Lens

by Steve Beatty July 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

After storm, flood, frustration and demolition, family finally gets a home

by The Editors July 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Punchline drunk: Knock-down fight at a stand-up comedy club

by Mark Moseley July 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD has federal oversight; sheriff next? Holder won't say

by Tom Gogola July 24, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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