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Government & Politics

Yet again, GOP voters go whole hog for ‘anybody but Romney’

by Mark Moseley February 9, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NORD Commission picks new director; interim chief kept after national search

by Matt Davis February 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Because of Winn-Dixie: City lets grocery add vehicle crossing over pedestrian greenway

by The Editors February 2, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD ends controversial practice of releasing criminal records of homicide victims

Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas announced today he will no longer release the arrest records of homicide victims, reversing a controversial and unevenly applied practice.
by Matt Davis February 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Anxious Algiers residents seek answers to crime day after Samaritan killed in carjacking

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

NORD finalist asks for public discussion

by Matt Davis January 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite recent practices, NOPD silent on arrest record of Samaritan killed in Algiers

by Karen Gadbois January 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Mayor, independent NORD commission reach same conclusion; 4 to interview for top job

by Matt Davis January 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City unveils new system for public notices; text, email messages are options

by Karen Gadbois January 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NORD Commission again stumbles over Open Meetings Act, delays decision

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

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