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Council frustrated that rank-and-file jobs frozen while top-brass spots getting filled

by Ariella Cohen October 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Police monitor says she's working with volunteers, asks for a million dollars more

by Ariella Cohen October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Like Vitter, Nungesser opted for racist ads, not serious proposals

by Mark Moseley October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Guide to participation in budget is released

by The Editors October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Plans for Central City reception hall pit cousin against cousin at hearing on zone change

by Karen Gadbois October 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Fairness of property assessments comes up at budget hearing, probably not for last time

by Jessica Williams October 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council set to begin budget hearings, will ultimately decide on rolling forward tax rate

by Ariella Cohen October 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Looking for Democrats on the gridiron sidelines

by Mark Moseley October 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Come on, Buddy! Take my advice or I’m going to occupy Hawaii

Nobody’s listening to me. Presidential candidate Buddy Roemer won’t heed my advice to stage a fight with Occupy Wall Street protesters. And the local Occupy Nola movement refuses to focus their message, as I suggested.
by Mark Moseley October 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Walmart coming to Gentilly with the aid of a federal grant

Despite statements from three city officials that Walmart would build in Gentilly with no government assistance, the retailer is like to benefit from as $2.7 million in federal grants.
by Ariella Cohen October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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