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Plaquemines Parish to rebuild Cat Island
Plaquemines Parish plans to build a $1.5 million, 40-acre circular barrier island to protect and help rebuild Cat Island. The restoration work also will involve replanting the tiny island's black mangrove bushes that are an important habitat for Louisiana's state...
Transition to barefoot running is linked to injuries
Doctors say the trouble crops up most often among people who ramped up too fast
Jon Johnson joins council members at State of the City Address
After being missing in action from the council meetings, Jon Johnson jests with Stacy Head and Jackie Clarkson when he showed up for the State of the City Speech.
Wreck snarls traffic on U.S. 190 in Mandeville area
An apparent multi-vehicle accident on U.S. 190 north of Mandeville has afternoon traffic jammed. Several vehicles are on the side of northbound U.S. 190, just north of Fairway Drive. Traffic is backed up beyond the Louisiana 22 exit in Mandeville....
Jon Johnson joins council members at State of the City Address
After being missing in action from the council meetings, Jon Johnson jests with Stacy Head and Jackie Clarkson when he showed up for the State of the City Speech.
Rep. Jeff Landry seeks to limit turtle-excluder devices on some shrimp trawls
WASHINGTON -- A coalition of environmental groups is working to persuade senators to kill language in a House bill that would block a proposed federal rule requiring turtle excluder devices, known as TEDs, for all shrimp trawls.The Times-PicayuneU.S. Rep. Jeff...
Federal appeals court takes another look at New Orleans gun rights lawsuit
New Orleans police kept gun that was seized during an arrest, even after the charges were dropped
Bill would give lawmakers first call on open office space
By Jeff Adelson and Ed AndersonBATON ROUGE -- Legislators would get first dibs on empty state offices, and judges would be allowed to buy their used office furniture under a pair of bills that are headed for final debate.Louisiana LegislatureSen....
Air quality alert issued for Wednesday
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality declared an Air Quality Action Day for New Orleans on Wednesday, advising sensitive groups to remain indoors when possible. The alert signals an uptick in ozone levels, which are expected to reach 104 parts...
Mayor Landrieu introduces "NOLA for Life" Initiative
During his State of the City address at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, Mayor Mitch Landrieu addresses the murders in the city and introduces the crime fighting initiative "NOLA for Life."
Seat belt violation fines in New Orleans would rise to pay for indigent defense
BATON ROUGE -- Drivers and passengers who get ticketed for not wearing seat belts in New Orleans will face a $20 higher fine than in the rest of the state if Gov Bobby Jindal goes along with a bill sent...
Mountain lion killed in downtown Santa Monica, Calif.
The National Park Service has been monitoring 22 mountain lions with GPS radio collars more than two miles away in the Santa Monica Mountains
Jefferson Parish school psychologist resigns after publicizing of racially hostile online comments
A Jefferson Parish school psychologist criticized for posting hostile remarks about African-Americans online has left his job. Mark Traina, who worked in the Jefferson public school system, came under scrutiny when a civil rights organization complained about his inflammatory rhetoric....
St. Charles deputies book two with attempted first degree murder in separate cases
St. Charles Parish authorities say an ongoing dispute among a group of Hahnville men led to a fight last week, after which one man was hospitalized and another was booked with attempted first degree murder.Tony MatthewTony C. Matthew, 30, 172...
Shrewsbury shooting victim uncooperative, authorities say
A man shot during an alleged robbery in Shrewsbury Monday afternoon has refused to cooperate with investigators or pursue charges against his attackers, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Donyell Hatfield, 28, of Kenner, was found lying in the...
Some non-violent lifers could qualify for parole under bill headed to Jindal
BATON ROUGE -- Some non-violent, non-sex-crime offenders serving life sentences could be eligible for parole after serving a portion of their terms under legislation that won final passage in the Senate on Tuesday after faltering Monday. House Bill 543 by...
St. John crime report
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Wayne L. Jones has released the following information. The following incidents were released on May 21 and 22.ArrestsBilly J. Rodrigue, 37, 129 Rodrigue Court, LaPlace, was arrested May 18 and booked with theft -...
St. Charles crime report
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne has released the following information. The following incidents were reported on May 21 and 22.ArrestsTony C. Matthew, 30, 172 Keller St., Hahnville, was arrested May 18 and booked with attempted first degree murder. Laron...
'NOLA for Life' murder-reduction plan highlights Mayor Mitch Landrieu's State of the City speech
Strategy includes multi-pronged attack on social ills
Man wounded in May 9 Westwego area shootout dies Tuesday
A Marrero man wounded outside a troubled apartment complex earlier this month died Tuesday from his wounds, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. David Blackmon, 21, was shot May 9 in the 900 block of Beechgrove Boulevard at the...
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office arrests two people in connection with lying about armed robbery
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested an Avondale woman and a Harvey man after authorities say they lied about being robbed at gunpoint. Latangia Brooks, 46, of 329 Ambassador Drive, and Charles Rayfield, 58, of 4102 Lac Couture Drive,...
Authorities say Metairie masseuse offered undercover officer a happy ending
The owner of a Metairie massage parlor and one of her masseuses were arrested after the employee exposed her breasts and offered to masturbate an undercover officer, arrest reports said. The women worked at Touch Point Massage Reflexology, 1325 Veterans...
Renovation of Maumus Center continues in St. Bernard Parish
Parish plans to open science center, planetarium and Katrina museum
Home sales up across the country in April
Americans are buying more homes in every region of the country, the latest indication that the housing market could be on the mend. An increasing portion of those sales are from first-time buyers, who are critical to a housing recovery....
Committee probing Mandeville government finances nears completion
The citizen committee probing Mandeville government's finances is nearing the end of its task and expects to presents its findings and recommendations to the City Council next month. Times-Picayune archive Ray Baas, who heads the Mandeville Citizens Finance Committee, said...
1.5 million minorities uncounted in 2010 census
The South was more likely to have people who were missed
Reader comment: Only citizens can prevent crime
Responding to Michelle Krupa's article "Plan to decrease New Orleans murder rate will be unveiled by Mayor Mitch Landrieu," reader onefreeman commented in part: John McCusker, The Times-Picayune archiveMayor Mitch Landrieu delivers his first State of the City address on...
Owner of Broadmoor bar arrested for allowing minors in business, authorities say
One child found in The Hangar was as young as 3, according to state Alcohol & Tobacco Control commissioner
USDA to spend $32 million on wetland restoration
Projects expected to benefit seven states in the Mississippi River Basin
State opens voucher applications for more than 7,000 spots
The state Department of Education today unveiled a list of private schools and high-performing public schools that will accept tuition vouchers and grants for transfer students. The total of 7,450 seats in 125 schools exceeds the estimates that lawmakers and...
Bill to criminalize reckless firing of guns in residential areas passes Senate panel
BATON ROUGE -- A Senate committee took less than five minutes Tuesday to approve legislation that would make it illegal to recklessly discharge a firearm in residential areas.House Bill 204 by Rep. Mickey Guillory, D-Eunice, now goes to the...
Plaquemines seeks to restore Cat Island
Parish President Bill Nungesser says the island will not survive should a major storm move through the Gulf this year
Hedge-Morrell releases statement explaining absence from New Orleans City Council business
At-large ballot measure triggered walk-out, District B interim appointment keeping her away, she says
12 at 12: Johnny Carson, Sherlock Holmes and Saints OTAs in today's headlines
1. On this day in 1859, Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Trained as a doctor, he went on to create Sherlock Holmes, the most famous fictional detective. Michael DeMocker/The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints safeties Malcolm Jenkins and Roman...
FEMA kicks in for storm damage at Orleans Parish Criminal Court
Basement flooded during 2005 storm, destroying offices and equipment
Gov. Bobby Jindal lists salary, income sources for 2011
BATON ROUGE -- Gov. Bobby Jindal's financial disclosure report for 2011 lists his $127,407 annual salary as governor plus various sources of investment income for him and his wife Supriya. Interest, dividend and capital gains income is reported in ranges.Brett...
Closer eye on levees after Katrina: Sandy Rosenthal and H.J. Bosworth Jr.
After Hurricane Katrina exposed design and construction flaws in levees protecting the New Orleans region, Congress responded by passing the first-ever country-wide levee safety legislation, which may affect the 55 percent of the nation's population protected by levees. But first...
Trial delayed in mother-daughter bank robbery
Women have been indicted in the robberies of two Louisiana banks
Mississippi man booked with rape of ex wife
St. John the Baptist Parish authorities say a 26-year-old Gulfport man, who drove to LaPlace to attend a school graduation ceremony for his young children, raped his former wife Monday morning inside her home. He was arrested when he returned...
Tolmas tract settlement talks may begin
The litigation over the Tolmas tract in Metairie might end sooner than originally thought. Morning Park LLC, owner of the rectangular tract that amounts of the largest piece of vacant land on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, has requested to meet with...
Joplin commemorates anniversary of deadly tornado
Survivors honor 161 neighbors who perished in deadlist twister in 60 years
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office east bank crime report, May 21
This information reflects initial calls for service reported by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for the east bank of Jefferson Parish. Locations are approximate due to automated location methods and address inconsistencies, the Sheriff's Office says. Burglar alarm calls are...
Slidell Police: The latest arrests
Arrests Times-Picayune archive Slidell Chief of Police Randy Smith released the following information: May 21st, 2012: Alyssa M. Pichon, age 20 of 2108 Jay Street, Slidell, LA, was arrested for Cyber Stalking Samuel B. Schultz, age 18 of 1411 Patriot...
Harahan police report, May 19-21
This information reflects initial calls for service reported by the Harahan Police Department. Locations are approximate. Burglar alarm calls are excluded. Ashlawn Drive and Seventh Street - May 21, 8:19 a.m., fugitive arrest.500 block of Grove Avenue - May 19,...
New Orleans overnight crime report for Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This report comes directly from the New Orleans Police Department's Major Offense Log for 6 a.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Tuesday
Jefferson Parish lands three campuses on national list of best high schools
Jefferson Parish got three schools into Newsweek magazine's list of the top 1,000 high schools in the United States. Patrick Taylor Science and Technology Academy in Jefferson, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie and Thomas Jefferson High in Gretna...
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- New Orleans Juvenile Justice Center plans up for review today
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- Rep. Richmond urges governor to spare ferries from budget axe
- Kenner passenger booked with wrecking car after argument with driver
- Kenner passenger booked with wrecking car after argument with driver
- Jefferson Parish Council to discuss post-toll plan for Crescent City Connection with state officials
- Military veterans' license bill passes Senate
- Morial Convention Center to mark milestone in construction of $50 million ballroom
- Restore state inspector general money: Editorial
- Recognizing lead as a health threat: Editorial
- Amid military tradition, command of the Army Reserve's 377th TSC changes hands
- Mandeville Planning and Zoning Commission meets tonight to discuss work program
- SpaceX launch successful, ship rockets toward space station
- What do you think the Landrieu administration should concentrate on most the coming year?
- Gretna council will meet tonight to discuss demolition
- Edna Champagne Morse Cavalier, loved pets, cooking, had great sense of humor: Obituaries today
- Please help, I put faith in Facebook: editorial cartoon
- Tuesday weather forecast: Slight chance of rain, highs in upper 80s
- Nunez Community College in St. Bernard Parish honors graduates today
- Metro New Orleans area community meetings for Tuesday, May 22
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