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Jo Ellen Smith announcement was premature, though School Board hopes to buy site

by Jessica Williams August 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jagger never goes out of style, except maybe in this weird ’80s video

by Mark Moseley August 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Audubon Charter gets temporary digs in Gentilly after lead levels scuttle earlier plan

by Jessica Williams August 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Algiers residents unload road frustrations on mayor, who says long-term fix is expensive

by Ariella Cohen August 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

$40 million oil bonanza for public schools attracts little in the way of public input

by Jessica Williams August 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

‘Inconsequential’ D.C. spells catastrophe for south Louisiana

by Mark Moseley August 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Others dispute sheriff's contention that deal will happen without federal court oversight

by Matt Davis August 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge upholds BESE's decision to revoke charter at Abramson; appeal planned

by Jessica Williams August 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Project connects donors to school teachers

by Jessica Williams August 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Anyone want to buy a used theme park? City seeking bidders on decaying Six Flags site

by Ariella Cohen August 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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