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Petition Filed To Recall St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Martha Cazaubon
A formal effort is underway to recall St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Martha Cazaubon following growing controversy over development in the Goodbee area. The St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters has received notification that a recall petition targeting Cazaubon, who represents…
St. Tammany Spending Approximately $200,000*** On Campaign Surrounding Quarter-Cent Sales Tax
St. Tammany Parish taxpayers are being asked to approve another sales tax. But before they cast their votes, taxpayers are also footing the bill for an approximately $200,000 campaign surrounding the proposed quarter-cent sales tax. According to information provided to…
Mardi Gras Could Get More Expensive as New Orleans Eyes $850 Fee for Every Float
Mardi Gras could soon become more expensive for the krewes putting on the “Greatest Free Show on Earth.” New Orleans officials are considering a new $850 fee for every float participating in Mardi Gras parades as the city looks to…
Louisiana National Guard’s Eight-Month Deployment in New Orleans Coming to an End
NEW ORLEANS, La. — After eight months on the streets of New Orleans, the Louisiana National Guard’s extended deployment in the city is coming to an end. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno’s office confirmed Friday that the Guard’s final day…
New Slidell Boys & Girls Club Advisory Council Looks to Build a Stronger Future for Local Youth
The Slidell Boys & Girls Club is entering a new chapter with a newly formed Parish Advisory Council focused on strengthening the local club, increasing community involvement and creating more opportunities for the more than 100 children it serves. The…
New Orleans Financial Crisis Forces $35 Million in Infrastructure Delays
NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans’ ongoing financial crisis is now hitting infrastructure projects across the city, with officials pulling approximately $35 million from planned improvements as they search for enough money to meet the city’s financial obligations. The cuts…
Louisiana College Sports Are Bleeding Millions — Could Taxpayers Be Asked to Help?
BATON ROUGE, La. — College sports are big business in Louisiana, but behind the packed stadiums, television contracts and passionate fan bases, many of the state’s public university athletic programs are struggling financially. Recent financial reports show millions of dollars…
Tensions Rise as Anti Islam Protest Draws Counter Protesters in Dearborn, Michigan
Tensions are rising in Dearborn, Michigan, as anti Islam demonstrators and counter protesters gather amid an increasingly heated national debate over religion, free speech and Islam in America. Video circulating from the demonstration shows heated exchanges between opposing groups as…
New Orleans Firefighters Walk Out Of Pay Talks After City Offers Half Rate And Threatens Wage Clawback
A growing dispute between New Orleans firefighters and city leaders has moved into court after negotiations over additional pay for higher-level assignments collapsed Monday. The New Orleans Fire Fighters Association says the city stopped providing additional compensation this summer to…
Texas Lawmaker Wants Schools to Stop Starting in August and Wait Until September
As students across Texas head back to class during some of the hottest weeks of the year, one state lawmaker is pushing to change when the school year begins. Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson says he plans to introduce legislation…