The plan to split up the city and parish governments was withdrawn by the sponsor after an extensive debate among the council.
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70 years ago, Elvis Presley returned to his hometown for one of his most iconic performances. The town celebrated the anniversary with a faithful recreation.
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Algiers Charter, L.B. Landry’s operator, will not seek another contract to run the high school. Data show enrollment has fallen by about a third since 2021-22.
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The Gulf’s Flower Garden Banks has been viewed as healthy, but a new study shows signs of damage.
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Across the Gulf South, people on parole and probation are responsible for much of the cost of community supervision. For many, it’s an untenable financial burden.
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Officials say the cuts could help fill a $100 million budget deficit.
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Ryssdal joined Morning Edition host Bob Pavlovich for a conversation ahead of two stops in Louisiana this week.
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Public schools observe the week, timed to national Constitution Day on Sept. 17, by teaching students about Americans' freedoms and where they come from.
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As summer comes to a close, workers in the industry reflect on what some say was the hardest summer they’ve experienced.
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Air conditioning is critical to protect against extreme heat, but new research suggests that more public resources are needed so New Orleans residents use it without fear of energy costs.
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A transformer blew over labor day weekend leaving much of the campus without power
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