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Exonerated death row inmate John Thompson digs for the roots of New Orleans crime epidemic

"Now, you can’t even tell who’s the child and who’s the parent. We lost that structure, and instead we got babies having babies. We need to address that." -- John Thompson
by Jed Horne December 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Cyclists and pedestrians to benefit from new Complete Streets program started by city

The combination of horrible roads and a population that relies on bicycles for basic transportation has created a lethal situation, which city officials hope to address with better planning.
by Ariella Cohen December 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

One homeowner’s travails: Even after more than six years, family can’t move back into "new" house

Thinking her bank had her best interests at heart, one woman paid off her mortgage with insurance money, and started down a tortuous bureaucratic road.
by The Editors December 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Digital doomsday: No faith in America, Newt?

by Mark Moseley December 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Neighbors prevail as city strips permit from Treme mansion's oversized pool house

by Karen Gadbois December 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputies working private, off-duty details pay into fund used by sheriff for questionable discretionary spending

by Matt Davis December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Romney a GOP lock? Unpredictability is only sure thing in politics

by Mark Moseley December 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Park regulations that got Occupiers evicted are little known and rarely enforced

by The Editors December 9, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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