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Family Sues NOPD Officers Over Fatal Shooting

A New Orleans couple whose son was shot and killed by police early last New Year's Day sues the city and several police officers.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:17:04 CST

Sheriff: Dad Arrested In Kidnap Prank

A Louisiana father and his 12-year-old daughter were arrested for an alleged practical joke that startled motorists on an interstate highway.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:20:10 CST

Couhig Wants To Get Job Done As Mayor

Republican mayoral candidate Rob Couhig says he's not into making big promises -- he just wants to get the job done as mayor, if elected.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:12:57 CST

State Health Department To Lay Off 445 Workers

Louisiana's health department will lay off 445 workers -- many of them at 31 state-run group homes -- as part of $108 million in cuts.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:32:32 CST

Elderly Residents Lose Access To Free Meals

Nearly 300 elderly residents of Jefferson Parish are losing access to free meals due to funding reductions.

Published: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:10:38 CST

Developer Stewart Juneau Sends E-Mail

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:48:42 CST

Municipal Auditorium Developer Responds To IG Report

Developing the municipal auditorium in New Orleans into a thriving entertainment facility is the goal of Stewart Juneau.

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:55:14 CST

Perry Promises To Cut City's Murder Rate

Democratic mayoral candidate James Perry said the city of New Orleans is starving for leadership, and he believes he's just the leader it needs.

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:16:56 CST

Hit-And-Run Victim Wants Driver To Surrender

The family of a young man hit by a car and left for dead in a Mandeville neighborhood is making a plea for the person who hit him to surrender to police.

Published: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:40:30 CST