Southern Decadence events start and more today in New Orleans
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:11:33 -0700
Events happening in and around New Orleans.
Hurricane Katrina, Houston And The Humanitarian Case Against Zoning
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:12:17 -0700
Why the Texas city's laissez-faire attitude toward land use works.
New Orleans' Mayor: Can Mitch Landrieu Revive the City?
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:13:21 -0700
The scion of one of Louisiana's political dynasties, Landrieu must deal with the diaspora, decay, education and the perpetually vexing issue of race
Jerry Cope: No Safe Harbor on Gulf Coast; Human Blood Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Toxic Exposure
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:47:11 -0700
Within two days after arriving in the region in mid-July, everyone on our team began getting sick. After our first day out on the water, we all had extreme headaches.
Katrina Louisiana, New Orleans: Recalling A Week Of Horror
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:18:47 -0700
With the five year anniversary of Katrina being commemorated this week, and a major hurricane moving up the east coast, the focus of the national news media has been how government at all levels fails to respond. Levees collapsing, inadequate evacuation efforts and political bickering have been reviewed on the news nightly, and highlighted by the new Spike Lee film "If God Willing and Da Creek ...
BREAKING NEWS: Offshore oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:11:42 -0700
The latest explosion followed a fire at the rig, not owned by BP but Mariner Energy, which produced 1,400 barrels of oil each day.
Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:05:22 -0700
The sheen is about a mile long and 100 feet wide.
Suspect in Louisiana officer's killing turns himself in
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:40:27 -0700
The former Fort Worth resident is a suspect in the death of a Gretna, La., officer during a brawl in New Orleans.
Might Bloomberg Join Obama’s Economic Team?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:04:49 -0700
*After a four-hour long golf session with President Obama at Martha’s Vinyard, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters that the two talked mostly about the economy and golf, of course. But there have been a few whispers suggesting that Obama may be considering replacing his current economic treasury secretary, Timothy Geithner. Insiders say multibillionaire [...]
Chicago Police Chief Criticized for Gang Pow-Wow
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:34:51 -0700
*Chicago police Superintendent Jody Weis is facing mounting criticism for holding a so-called “gang summit” last month, even though several police departments across the country have used this method for decades in an attempt to curb crime. The three biggest complaints are that Weis himself was at the meeting, the department should instead be [...]
Hurricane Katrina tested former NOPD lieutenant's mettle
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:09:23 -0700
He overcame challenges during, after the catastrophe
Tracking bandits: Local police, FBI post bank robbery photos online
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:59:28 -0700
If you plan on robbing a bank, remember to do one thing: Smile, because you're probably on BanditTracker.
Ogden hosts book signing for 'New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost'
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:11:43 -0700
And more events happening in New Orleans on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010.
Beloved priest still missing 5 years after Katrina
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:08:56 -0700
LAKE CATHERINE, La. — The night sky heaved like a living thing as fire chief Joe Perez took another slow cruise in the rescue truck down the two-lane road snaking across this town in the last patch of marsh standing between New Orleans and an angry Gulf of Mexico.
Manhunt continues eastward
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:15:35 -0700
The search for a Temple man wanted in connection with the shooting death of a young father and the rape of a Lorena mother has been expanded to include at least three states.
James Hardie, News Corp., Hornbeck Offshore, KPMG, Kissel in Court News
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:39:43 -0700
James Hardie Industries , the biggest seller of home siding in the U.S., lost a dispute with the Australian Tax Office over claims it owes A$459 million ($412 million) in back taxes, interest and penalties.
Triche Pays City’s Kindness Forward at Community Legal Center
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:57:12 -0700
When attorney Alicia Triche heard of a job opening at the Memphis Community Legal Center, she was quick to call and express her interest.“I wanted to ...
Katrina's Legacy Still Painful Five Years After Disaster
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:48:13 -0700
With hurricane anniversary comes stories of startling lack of progress in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS (FinalCall.com) - While driving through the Lower Ninth Ward of the city, visitors might be shocked to see that most of it still looks the same...
Tom Brokaw Endorses '... Riveting Tale of Heroism, Sacrifice and Public Service by a Charter Member of the Greatest ...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:34:10 -0700
HUNTINGTON, Ind., Sept. 1 / Christian Newswire / -- Testimonials continue to roll in for 97-year-old New Orleans Archbishop Philip Hannan's epic memoir, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots (Our Sunday Visitor), which recounts his involvement in practically every major event of the 20th century.
UNO students clash with police, storm chancellor's office
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:10:09 -0700
NEW ORLEANS – Two students were apprehended by the University of New Orleans campus police after trying to storm the office of the chancellor and getting into an altercation with authorities. Chanting, "Shame on you," approximately 150 to 200 students protested the massive budget cuts to the university and demanded changes at the school. Several students claimed the police struck protestors ...
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