The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion Friday to New Orleans, a city plagued by persistent street violence.
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LSU hospital deals appear to be short on funding, budget analysts say
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements, budget analysts told senators Friday.The assessment of the Legislative Fiscal Office, a nonpartisan office...
Special education enrollment numbers show Orleans Parish School Board charters lagging
New data show that New Orleans schools under the Orleans Parish School Board serve a disproportionately low number of students with disabilities. Counting both conventional schools and charters, 6.6 percent of students in the system are in special education, compared to...
Dalai Lama preaches compassion to a responsive New Orleans crowd of 4,000
Swathed in saffron- and rust-colored robes, the Dalai Lama held a New Orleans audience rapt Friday afternoon as he spelled out his simple suggestions for achieving world peace and ending violence. Bridging the gap between rich people and poor people...
Mayor Landrieu: Crime Problems Won’t Hurt Chances Of Getting Another Super Bowl
Friday afternoon, Mayor Mitch Landrieu told a crowd of parents, coaches and dignitaries that Harrell Stadium is off-limits to criminals.
“I am ordaining this a field of peace. That is what this field is. Don’t anybody bring violence or conflict …
Waste disposal, recycling execs to talk investment at Monday conference in New Orleans
Chief executives of some of the nation’s largest solid waste disposal and recycling companies gather in New Orleans on Monday to discuss the future of their business with key investors.The WasteExpo/Wunderlich Securities Investor Summit “brings together senior management of major...
Dalai Lama speaks about 'compassion for others' in wake of Mother's Day shootings
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet made his very first trip to New Orleans to speak to more than 4,000 people today. He was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Mitch Landrieu. The Dalai Lama spoke about having compassion for others, a timely message in the wake of last weekend's Mother's Day shootings.
NOPD: 7th person arrested in Mother's Day shooting case
Investigators with the New Orleans Police Department arrested 19-year-old Monique Pepe Friday for having allowed Shawn Scott to hide out at her residence.
Dozens of Whitney and Hancock bank branches are slated for closure, but only two in the New Orleans area
Up to 45 Whitney and Hancock bank branches in five states will close by the end of the year, Hancock Holding Company, owner of both bank brands, announced this week. The New Orleans area will see a relatively light...
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NOPD: 7th person arrested in Mother's Day shooting case
Investigators with the New Orleans Police Department arrested 19-year-old Monique Pepe Friday for having allowed Shawn Scott to hide out at her residence.
Residents and business leaders blast flood insurance hikes
Southeast Louisiana has suffered significant flooding from storms and hurricanes in recent years. But property owners say they do not deserve what Washington is dishing out.
State budget bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on a number of issues, including the state budget.The state budget took center stage several weeks ago,...
New Orleans area bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on a number of issues.Several bills dealing specifically with the New Orleans area are also moving through...
Two River Birch competitors dismissing suit against landfill, Fred Heebe, according to plaintiff's attorney
A pair of River Birch landfill competitors are dropping their racketeering lawsuit against the landfill and its owner, Fred Heebe, just over two months after the end of the federal probe of Heebe took the wind out of the lawsuit's sails
Jail log: Cleveland suspect passes time pacing, staring
Jail logs released Friday give insight into the behavior of the man accused of imprisoning three women for a decade, as he remains in jail.
Transportation bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including transportation.Debate on transportation issues has circled around the fines collected on using social...
Environment bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6, and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including the environment.Environmental legislation this year focuses mostly on two issues: tightening restrictions around...
Friday (gorgeous) night; big city - join John & I at 99.5 WRNO: James Varney
No doubt many of you have something else to do on a drop-dead gorgeous spring night in New Orleans, but can you seriously say those plans wouldn't be improved with the radio soundtrack of John Osterlind with me as his...
Jefferson Parish charter changes ready for 2 public hearings
Jefferson Parish residents may comment at hearings Monday and Thursday on proposed charter changes, including a ban on outside income for the parish president and allowing the inspector general to build a reserve fund
Gun scare at Cannes Film Festival
A live outdoor television broadcast from the Cannes Film Festival was briefly interrupted when what sounded like gunshots sent crew and spectators scurrying.
Family of Terrilynn Monette returns to N.O.
26-year-old Monette disappeared from Lakeview on March 2, but her mother, Toni Enclade, says she knows Monette is still alive.
NOPD: 7th person arrested in Mother's Day shooting case
Investigators with the New Orleans Police Department arrested 19-year-old Monique Pepe Friday for having allowed Shawn Scott to hide out at her residence.
Marine, dog reunited in surprise ceremony
When Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach served as a dog handler in Afghanistan, he told the yellow lab who was his constant companion that he'd look her up when he returned home. On Friday, he made good on that vow with help from some sentimental state officials in Iowa who know how to pull off a surprise.
Tibetan Monks chant in prelude to the Dalai Lama's speech
Tibetan Monks chant to introduce the Dalai Lama speech at the Convention Center in New Orleans for the "Resilience, Strength through Compassion and Connection Conference.
Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full Bill Breakdown
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on a number of issues, including the state budget, Medicaid expansion, education and criminal justice. The state budget...
Journalist Mark Hertsgaard,victim at Mother's Day second-line parade, reflects on shooting, love for New Orleans
Hertsgaard was one of 20 people injured during Sunday's second-line parade shooting
Education bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on a number of issues, including K-12 and higher education.The education debate is largely two fold this...
Medicaid expansion bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6, and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including Medicaid expansion. Two bills expanding health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also...
Judge delays trial for former BP engineer accused of deleting text messages
A federal judge in an order Friday agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The judge also had...
crime bills lalege 2013
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6 and lawmakers are steeped in debate on a number of issues, including gun regulations.In previous years, legislation was almost solely focused on tougher...
Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Soar
The multi-state Powerball jackpot is at a record high 600-million dollars.
The Mega Millions jackpot is also at a staggering figure, 190-million dollars.
The 600 million dollar jackpot is the second largest ever in us lottery history.
Mega Millions hit …
NOPD: 7th person arrested in Mother's Day shooting case
Investigators with the New Orleans Police Department arrested 19-year-old Monique Pepe for having allowed Shawn Scott to hide out at her residence.
Analyst warns of funding gap for LSU hospital deals
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements.
Texas sues BP for damages related to oil spill
Texas on Friday became the fifth state to sue British oil company BP over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, seeking damages related to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
Gun bills in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session: Where are they now?
The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6, and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including gun regulations. While other state legislatures work to tighten local gun control laws,...
On the Hill: Two gunned down deputies remembered in D.C.
"They are heroes"Two St. John the Baptist Parish deputy sheriffs, gunned down last August in an ambush shooting in LaPace, were honored this week by thousands of police officers attending National Police Week activities here in Washington. Deputies Brandon Nielsen...
OSHA impersonator gets 57 months in oil spill scam
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Residents petition to keep NORD center
Plans to turn a New Orleans Recreation Department facility into office space and relocate activities for children has parents fighting to overturn the city's decision.
Ruling doesn't resolve family restaurant squabble
A federal judge's ruling hasn't resolved a family's power struggle for control of Brennan's, one of New Orleans' best-known restaurants.
Coastal restoration is focus of 'Coastal Conversations' series in French Quarter
The Louisiana State Museum is hosting a panel discussion on coastal restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast and implementation of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan on May 23 at 6 p.m. The panel will feature Garret Graves, chairman of the...
OSHA impersonator sentenced in oil spill scam
A woman is sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Four remain hospitalized following Mother's Day shooting
One person remains in critical condition, while 3 others are stable and improving.
Judge delays ex-BP engineer's trial
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Analyst warns of funding gap for LSU hospital deals
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements.
OSHA impersonator gets 57 months in oil spill scam
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Analyst says funding gap for LSU hospital deals
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements.
Woman saves husband from bear attack with unloaded gun
A Wisconsin woman saved her husband from an attacking black bear outside of their cabin by hitting the animal with a gun.
Mandeville mayor responds to criticism over city finances
Mandeville Mayor Donald Villere on Friday fired back at critics who say his administration has not cooperated with a committee attempting to provide input into the city's budgeting process, noting that he has provided everything the panel has requested. The...
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