Louisiana's colleges and universities understand the need to ensure the safety and security on campus. We have undertaken deliberate and comprehensive measures to accomplish that goal. However, we do not believe that forcing colleges to allow concealed weapons would make campuses safer. To the contrary, research indicates that the widespread presence of concealed weapons would make our campuses more dangerous...
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Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price now says he doesn't recall drinking the night he hit a toll booth barrier while driving south on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in his city vehicle.
But when he was stopped by Causeway officers April 22 at a crossover more than three miles from the toll booth, he gave a different account. Mayor Price admitted having had "a couple of drinks" and told officers that he didn't remember hitting the gate, according to a police report.
His behavior on the bridge -- driving on after hitting the gate and turning off his headlights -- is troubling. So are the inconsistencies in his account of what happened. But the actions of Causeway police officers also are disturbing. read more »
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But when he was stopped by Causeway officers April 22 at a crossover more than three miles from the toll booth, he gave a different account. Mayor Price admitted having had "a couple of drinks" and told officers that he didn't remember hitting the gate, according to a police report.
His behavior on the bridge -- driving on after hitting the gate and turning off his headlights -- is troubling. So are the inconsistencies in his account of what happened. But the actions of Causeway police officers also are disturbing. read more »
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A former Pearl River police officer has been booked with kidnapping his girlfriend at gunpoint and restraining her with handcuffs, authorities said Friday.
Joseph Alan Ciruti Jr., 26, was arrested Monday after breaking into the woman's home on May 2 and forcing her to ride with him to several locations in Slidell, according to a news release from the Pearl River Police Department. read more »
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Joseph Alan Ciruti Jr., 26, was arrested Monday after breaking into the woman's home on May 2 and forcing her to ride with him to several locations in Slidell, according to a news release from the Pearl River Police Department. read more »
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Slidell police - apparently with nothing better to do - busted up a home where a marijuana-growing operation was alleged to be ongoing. Authorities claim an "anonymous tip", so they probably obtained the evidence in an illegal fashion.
The victim - Jason A. Clark, 20 - was arrested Wednesday evening at his home at 2023 10th St. and was booked with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and on an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. read more »
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The victim - Jason A. Clark, 20 - was arrested Wednesday evening at his home at 2023 10th St. and was booked with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and on an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. read more »
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One of three boat ramps at the heavily used Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie is closed today due to damage.
It isn't known how long the ramp will remain closed or what kind of repairs will be necessary. read more »
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It isn't known how long the ramp will remain closed or what kind of repairs will be necessary. read more »
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In evening their best-of-seven series 2-2 with a 100-80 rout of New Orleans, the Spurs did everything we've become accustomed to seeing over the past few years. Each of their big three produced big numbers, with Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan combining for 54 points in the first three quarters to put the champs up 85-61 before the Hornets waved the white flag.
David West and Peja Stojakovic, who destroyed the Spurs in the first two games, combined to shoot 7-for-24, and few of them were easy looks (though the two layups Stojakovic blew in the first six minutes probably were a bad omen). read more »
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David West and Peja Stojakovic, who destroyed the Spurs in the first two games, combined to shoot 7-for-24, and few of them were easy looks (though the two layups Stojakovic blew in the first six minutes probably were a bad omen). read more »
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In 1918, Aleister Crowley, the British occultist and writer, composed a lyrical essay on absinthe and aesthetics titled "The Green Goddess." He wrote his essay not in London or Paris, but in New Orleans – the absinthe capital of the United States.
"Art is the soul of life," he decreed, "and the Old Absinthe House is the heart and soul of the old quarter of New Orleans." The establishment he was referring to is still located at 240 Bourbon Street, on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville. read more »
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"Art is the soul of life," he decreed, "and the Old Absinthe House is the heart and soul of the old quarter of New Orleans." The establishment he was referring to is still located at 240 Bourbon Street, on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville. read more »
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A puppy was recently born with a green coat at an animal shelter in New Orleans, Louisiana. All the puppy's siblings were born with more natural-looking coats. The green fur is the result of a natural process and should fade to a more normal color for a dog within a matter of a few weeks.
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Dr. Anna Pou -- the cancer surgeon charged with murder after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans -- and her attorney are spearheading three bills in the Louisiana Legislature aimed at protecting medical personnel in future disasters.
The bills, which have already passed the Senate, would take several steps to protect those caring for disaster victims from both lawsuits and prosecution because of judgments made during a crisis. read more »
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The bills, which have already passed the Senate, would take several steps to protect those caring for disaster victims from both lawsuits and prosecution because of judgments made during a crisis. read more »
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MKenner officials have begun seeking a voice in a business-sponsored move to have New Orleans hand over ownership and governance of Louis Armstrong International Airport to the state. They worked on "Global New Orleans - A Vision for Change", which proposes regional control of the airport.
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Two and a half years after Hurricane Katrina left 80 percent of New Orleans submerged, the city has rebounded remarkably, at least by some measures.
At present, 44% of the Lakeview neighborhood's population has returned, which is a significant accomplishment because many residents were not returning just to recoup the value of their homes, but to rebuild from scratch. read more »
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At present, 44% of the Lakeview neighborhood's population has returned, which is a significant accomplishment because many residents were not returning just to recoup the value of their homes, but to rebuild from scratch. read more »
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News, articles and events from the Big Easy - New Orleans, Louisiana.
In my infallible opinion, students should have the right to protect themselves at a level consistent with the rights...The Times Picayune has been WAY OFF on this issue. I am canceling my subscription because the TP is no longer a credible...Really? Research from where? Oh yeah, anti-gun groups that paid for the biased "research".
What a...Eddie Price is a criminal, and is not helping Governor Jindal in cleaning up Louisiana's image and reputation for...I don't understand why he wasn't arrested for DWI....These thugs need to be locked up. This isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened, just the first time they got...The Hornets need to let Peja shoot more. The Spurs had no answer for him in the first two games....Does that include tailgating and aggressive drivers trying to pass in the right lane? Driving the Causeway is just too...
What a...Eddie Price is a criminal, and is not helping Governor Jindal in cleaning up Louisiana's image and reputation for...I don't understand why he wasn't arrested for DWI....These thugs need to be locked up. This isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened, just the first time they got...The Hornets need to let Peja shoot more. The Spurs had no answer for him in the first two games....Does that include tailgating and aggressive drivers trying to pass in the right lane? Driving the Causeway is just too...