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Jackie Clarkson, longtime New Orleans politician and mother of actor Patricia Clarkson, dead at 88
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 week agoJaquelyn Brechtel “Jackie” Clarkson, a former Louisiana legislator and three-term New Orleans City...
New Orleans plans to spiff up as host of next year's Super Bowl
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoNew Orleans hosts its 11th Super Bowl next year and the preparations involve showcasing the city's...
They had the same name. The same childhood cancer. They lost touch – then reunited.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 months agoSeveral decades ago, two New Orleans children developed the same disease: acute lymphoblastic...
11 years later, still no end to federal intervention in sight for New Orleans police
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe New Orleans Police Department's progress in complying with an 11-year-old reform agreement has...
New Orleans bids another joyous 'Fat Tuesday' farewell to Carnival season
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 5 months agoNew Orleans bade a typically joyous goodbye to Carnival season Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades,...
New Orleans is bracing for a saltwater intrusion: Here's what we know
Yahoo News· 9 months agoOfficials in Louisiana are warning that saltwater coming up from the Gulf of Mexico could affect the...
Saltwater intrusion threatens New Orleans drinking water putting thousands at risk
The Independent via Yahoo News· 9 months agoNew Orleans’ supply of drinking water has been thrown into crisis due to the threat of saltwater...
Police veteran hailed for reform efforts in Washington, California nominated to be New Orleans chief
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 10 months agoNew Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Monday that she has chosen Anne Kirkpatrick, a former chief...
New Orleans mayor’s husband dies
The Independent via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe husband of the New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell died, according to a Monday statement. “It is with great sadness and heartache that we announce the...
US: Unjustified force, bias still plague New Orleans police
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoUnjustified use of force, dangerous vehicle pursuits and racially biased policing continue to be...
