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Government & Politics

NORD Commission again stumbles over Open Meetings Act, delays decision

by Matt Davis January 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Council members criticize Serpas for releasing arrest records of homicide victims

by Matt Davis January 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Recreation Commission sets important meeting tonight, but doesn't comply with law

by Matt Davis January 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Nationwide search costing tens of thousands could find NORD boss is already here

by Matt Davis January 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Development atop a city dump? Policy fiasco comes back to haunt Upper 9th Ward

Despite Superfund status, government and private investors continue to dabble in doomed Desire neighborhood.
by Ariella Cohen January 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Hell hath no fury like a great team thirsting for gridiron vengeance

by Mark Moseley January 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Frustrated homeowner resorts to demolition

by Jessica Williams January 5, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Golf offer’s no gimme, but with BP paying, that’s par for the course

by Mark Moseley January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Curtain is rung down on TV mansion; other structures also approved for demolition

by Karen Gadbois January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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by Civic Center January 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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