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Amid scandal, NOPD takes in 28 new officers (ABC 26 New Orleans)

Amid scandal within the ranks, the New Orleans Police Department has graduated 28 new officers.

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Amid scandal, NOPD takes in 28 new officers (ABC 26 New Orleans)

Commander’s, Antoine’s, Mrs. B’s or Couchon?

Chowhound’s Latest » New Orleans — Sun Feb 28 12:00:00 UTC 2010 Coming in on a Friday just in time for lunch and leaving Sunday night. I know I want to hit the Swizzle Stick but think we should stick to just drinks- thoughts? I also hate to miss BBQ shrimp at Mrs. B’s…hmmm. Oh, and hitting Brennan’s for brunch on… about: Barbecue Commander Cooking Home Recreation at: Brennan’s Antoine’s

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Questionland: question of the day- If you could dine…

Best Of New Orleans Blog — Sun Feb 28 12:00:00 UTC 2010 Questionland question of the day If you could dine with just one New Orleans personality, who would it be? Where would you eat? A “personality” can be a politician, musician, author, artist, actor, etc. Answer now on Questionland. Our favorite answer w… about: Actor actor , etc artist , actor Author author , artist General Human Interest Musician musician , author New Orleans politician , musician at: Gott Gourmet

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Former New Orleans police detective pleads guilty in Katrina shooting cover-up

By A.C. Thompson, ProPublica Former New Orleans Police Department Lt. Michael Lohman pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring to obstruct justice, in connection with one of a string of violent encounters between police and civilians in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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Road closure and map of the Mardi Gras marathon (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Beginning at 3 a.m, the NOPD will be closing streets throughout the city for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. The road closures will be from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m., though the majority of closures and traffic detours will be in effect between 6 a.m. and 12’30 p.m, according to officials. The race begins at 7 a.m. on Tchoupitoulas at Race Street and ends approximately 3 p …

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Road closure and map of the Mardi Gras marathon (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)

Census looks at counting La.’s population (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)

NEW ORLEANS — How will the 2010 Census fairly count everyone in Louisiana’s hurricane-hit areas? That’s something federal officials are taking a close look at. Next Tuesday, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Dennis F. Hightower is scheduled to meet Louisiana officials and residents to assess the plan on how to count everyone in hurricane-vulnerable areas of Louisiana. The Census Bureau is doing a …

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Saturday light lunch at Bayona: 3 small plates, $25

Examiner New Orleans Edition — Sun Feb 28 12:00:00 UTC 2010 One reason I like appetizer lists and small plates is that those are places on the menu where chefs relax and have fun. Bayona’s light lunch menu, offered on Saturdays, is the perfect example: curry-battered fish is paired with black lentils;… about: Fish Hospitality Recreation Lentil at: Bayona

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Saturday light lunch at Bayona: 3 small plates, $25

Homicide toll climbs to 24 in New Orleans after Monday shooting victim dies

Doctors were unable to save a 22-year-old man shot in the head and arms shortly before midnight Monday in eastern New Orleans.

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NOPD charge 16-year-old male with animal cruelty in death of a cat

The New Orleans Police Department has charged a 16-year-old male with felony animal cruelty for the death of a cat, according to a statement from the Louisiana SPCA .

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Mardi Gras Indian chief charged with attempted murder

News – Impact – Times-Picayune – NOLA.com — Sat Feb 27 12:00:00 UTC 2010 Two weeks after he paraded as a Mardi Gras Indian chief, a New Orleans man sits in jail accused of attempted murder, while his family claims he was only protecting his girlfriend and their 3-year-old daughter from a belligerent… about: 20140 473091 534904 Breaking News Holiday Human Interest Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Indian New Orleans Orleans Parish Crime

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