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Judge sets trial date for case against Randall Smith, indicted for murdering JSU student
(This story was updated to add new information.) A man accused of murdering a Jackson State University student nearly two years ago is expected to stand trial next month, after four trial dates were rescheduled. ...
Mayor LaToya Cantrell reacts after City Hall bribery accusations
Mayor LaToya Cantrell lamented Tuesday the accusations swirling around City Hall — the latest coming as a result of a federal bribery indictment against building inspector Randy Farrell. Why it matters: Cantrell is the target of a "pending, ongoing, wide-ranging active investigation," city attorneys said in court last month.
No bus transportation until Thursday for Algiers Charter students
NEW ORLEANS — According to Algiers Charter School Association, there will be no bus transportation for Algiers Charter students until Thursday, Oct. 3. "We understand this may cause challenges for many of our families, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," said Algiers Charter leadership in a statement released on Monday.
Dockworker strike could lead to shortage of certain consumer goods and higher prices
NEW ORLEANS — According to the investment bank J.P. Morgan, a strike shutting down East and Gulf Coast ports could cost the U.S. economy up to $4.5 billion per day. The work stoppage could also lead to a shortage in certain consumer goods and higher prices. Professor Eric Smith...
Repairs to cracks on Elysian Fields Overpass underway
NEW ORLEANS — The state is taking action to fix an issue that recently went viral on social media, with locals sharing photos of cracked concrete on Elysian Fields Bridge. Transportation officials initially told us the bridge was safe, but then decided to take a closer look. The repairs are now underway.
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