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04:43 PM CDT on Thursday, September 13, 2007
Get a chance to win a big screen or TV and Black and Gold merchandise by submitting fan photos and picking football games. Click here.
Sept 13
To make an appointment at the LSU Dental School, call any of the following numbers:
941-8374
941-8375
941-8436
941-8174
Sept 11
For more information on Mackie Shilstone's Body Plan for Kids, click here
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For more information on America's New Orleans fund, click here
Sept 10
Donations can be made to the uniform drive by contacting the Adopt A Family Program at 831-4312, or by clicking here
Sept 9
For more information on volunteer opportunites with the Recovery School District, call 504-301-8902 or email troy.peloquin@rsdla.net
September 8
Canal Street Improvement Project: NewOrleansDowntown.com
September 7
FRANCO'S MANDEVILLE
watch master classes sat and sun
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public classes
body pump monday 5:15, tuesday 4:20
body jam monday 7:30pm
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985-792-0200
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Voodoo Music Festival: Full schedule for all 3 days
September 6
Freedom Calls Foundation: freedomcalls.org
September 5
Medical Watch:
Methodist Children's Home - New Orleans
815 Washington Avenue
504-895-7709
(moving to Mandeville in October)
Methodist Home for Children website
September 4
For more information on the Mattel toy recall, click here
If you would like to volunteer with the United Methodist Disaster Recovery Ministry, call 225-346-5193 or click here
For a list of Road Home information sessions, click here
List of Candidates qualifying for October 20 election: Click for list
September 2
Council For a Better Louisiana website
August 30
To donate to the Katrina Kids Health Initiative, write to 1426 North Derbigny Street in New Orleans, 70116
August 29
Winning Katrina essays:
St. Bernard Parish - Click here
St. Tammany Parish - Click here
Jefferson Parish - click here
Orleans Parish - click here
Plaquemines Parish - click here
August 28
Forms for class action lawsuit againsts the Corps of Engineers
August 27
August 26
Click for Barack Obama's plan for rebuilding the Gulf Coast
August 23
Army Corps of Engineers -- NEW 100-year flood maps
(Note: These maps now show what type of flooding to expect in your area if pumping capacity is at 0%, 50% and 100%)
August 22
Army Corps of Engineers -- 100-year flood maps
August 21
For more information on the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 5k walk, click here.
August 20
August 19
Pontchartrain Park - Gentilly Neighborhood Association
August 16
Medical Watch: For more information on Probiotic Formula - click here
August 15
Click for more information on lead poisoning
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Imminent Health Threat Demolition Resident Assistance Program Fact Sheet
August 14
Mattel Inc. Toy Recall
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
August 13
Citizens Awareness and Disaster Evacuation Guide
August 11
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
How to find school assignment and bus information
http://www.jppss.k12.la.us/features/2007/08-10-002.htm
August 9
For list of companies providing homeowner's coverage in south Louisiana, click here
August 8
For insurance rate comparison guides, click here
August 7
State Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry
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St. Bernard Parish special needs residents are eligible for assistance with evacuations: to register, click here.
For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, click here.
August 6
Leap Test results grade by grade
Download forms for extension of travel-trailer permit
August 5
List of companies that State Treasurer John Kennedy says won't be paid due to non-compliance
August 3
List of recalled vehicles from Ford
The recall involves the following vehicles: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer.
Also covered are the 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1992-1993 E150-350 vans, 1997-2002 E150-350 vans, 1993 Ford F-Series pickups, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Mercury Capri, 2003-2004 Ford F-150 Lightning, and 1995-2002 Ford F53 motor homes.
August 2
List of bridges labeled structurally deficient or functionally obsolete
August 1
Laser printers with reported problems
HP Color LaserJet 4650dn
HP Color LaserJet 5550dtn
HP Color Laser Jet 8550N
HP LaserJet 1320N
HP LaserJet 1320n
HP LaserJet 2420dn
HP LaserJet 4200dtn
HP LaserJet 4250n
HP LaserJet 5(a)
HP LaserJet 8000DN
HP LaserJet 8150N
TOSHIBA Studio 450
July 30
MRGO lawsuit claim information, click here.
For school by school LEAP, GEE and test results, click here.
For property assessment appeal forms, click here.
July 28
For real estate comparisons in south Louisiana, click here.
July 27
For more information on the Sara Lee bread recall, click here.
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To sign up for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Concealed Weapons Course, click here.
July 26
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
July 25
Weight Loss Wednesday: 'Choose To Move' website (Marie Osmond)
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Louisiana Department of Revenue website
July 23
Insurance Premium Reimbursement
(225) 219-2684 or click here
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Medical Watch - Autism Conferences
1- To provide teachers training, La. Department of Education web based - 280-1398
2- April 28-29, 2008 Marriot - Open to the Public
(504) 556-7565
3- 16 statewide training seminars for families and professionals - Hammond, New Orleans, Jefferson Parish in August 2007 - La. Department of Education web based - (504) 556-7565
July 20
July 19
Click for a list of Road Home information sessions
Red Cross Means to recovery information:
1-866-get-info (1-866-438-4636)
Chili Recall Information:
The recall covers the following universal product codes:
-- Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce, 10 oz can (UPC 3030000101)
-- Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce, 10-ounce can (UPC 3030099533)
-- Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce, 10-ounce can (UPC 1111083942)
-- Morton House Corned Beef Hash, 15-ounce can (UPC 7526665830)
-- Cattle Drive Chili With Beans, 15-ounce can (UPC 3030001515)
-- Southern Home Corned Beef Hash, 15-ounce can (UPC 0788015360)
-- Meijer Corned Beef Hash, 15-ounce can (UPC 4125095229)
-- Castleberrys Chili With Beans, 15-ounce can (UPC 3030001015)
-- Castleberrys Barbecue Pork, 10-ounce can (UPC 3030000402)
-- Bunker Hill Chili No Beans, 10-ounce can (UPC 7526604112).
Consumers with questions may call the company toll-free at 888-203-8446.
July 16
Paella de la Vega recipe - as seen on the Eyewitness Morning News
July 12
Northshore Report: For more information on making a donation to help deputy Mary Mayo and her family, click here.
July 11
Corps releases risk assessment maps for the West Bank: Click to access the maps
July 10
For more information on the First Responders fund, click here or go to www.kreweofboo.org
July 3
July 2
June 28
To register for emergency notification alerts in Orleans Parish, click here
In Jefferson Parish, click here.
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For the latest information on cancer discoveries and treatments, you can go to the People Living with Cancer website or the American Society of Clinical Oncology website
June 27
For more information on SBA's disaster assistance program, click here.
June 26
Quiet Hero:
June 25
Download copy of legislative agenda
June 22
VooDoo Music Fest Lineup & Ticket Info
Essence Fest Lineup & Ticket Info
June 20
Corps of Engineers report on flood protection
June 18
June 14
June 13
June 12
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Leaders from around the metro area invite the public to attend a rally on the capitol steps in Baton Rouge this Thursday.
Pick-up locations for the March on Baton Rouge, June 14, 2007, 9:00 a.m.:
Gentilly and Elysian Fields Avenue - Blockbuster Parking Lot
Gen. DeGualle and Holiday Dr. - Behind Walgreens
June 11
June 10
Summer N.O. tourism information
June 8
June 6
World monuments funds watch list of 100 most endangered sites
House Bill 1 - Amendments
June 5
Quiet Heroes - T.H. Harris Middle School
May 31
2007 Hurricane Season: N.O. RTA pickup points
To register for emergency text message notifications, click here.
May 29
May 28
Medical Watch: Click for more information on hearing loss
May 26
Citizens Road Home Action Team (CHAT)
May 25
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2007 Speed Camp
City Park Stadium
June 4th - June 29th
www.speedandconditioning.com (504) 450-2035
May 24
For more information on the Mardi Gras Shipwreck, click here.
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For more information on the Texas A & M study on the assassination of JFK, click here.
May 23
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office recruitment
May 22
The following links provide information given by the Corps of Engineers about which contracts were awarded since June of last year, and when those projects were completed:
Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes
Jefferson, Lafourche and St. Charles Parishes
May 21
May 18
For a free skin cancer screening, you can contact one of the seven following physicians you can find: at this link.
May 17
To sponsor a karate kid:
All scholarship sponsor contributions can be made to:
SON (Save One Now Inc.)
Hope Community Credit Union
1726 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-581-4673
Contact information for karate school:
Runs 6/4 - 8/24
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (before and after care available)
for ages 6-14
504-866-2897
www.xsmad.com
Jason B. Horne instructor
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For more information on kids summer programs, click here.
Or go to www.americorps.org
May 16
For more information on summer camps in the city, call NORD's hotline during business hours at 504-658-3000.
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For more information on the dishwasher recall, click here.
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Producers behind "Live with Regis and Kelly" are seeking volunteers to help rebuild the playground at Drew Elementary School in the Bywater area on Monday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 655-5989 for more information.
May 15
Recipe for homemade dog / cat food
Link to file state income taxes
JP deputies begin blood drive for Harry Lee (locations and times inside )
May 10
Statewide LEAP scores released
April 30
City releases list of priorities for legislative session
April 26
April 25
For more information on ending domestic violence, click here.
April 19
For more information on the magnetic building set recall, click here.
April 16
School Registration New Orleans Recovery District: Continues every school day at the central office at 1641 Poland Avenue between 8:30 and 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 872-0625.
April 13
Medical Watch suicide prevention web sites
American Association of Suicidology
Suicide Prevention Action Network
Suicide Conference Saturday, April 14
Hilton Riverside 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
April 13
April 13
French Quarter Festival homepage
April 12
Click for more information on the pet food recall
April 11
For more information on the Listerine product recall, click here.
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*Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Louisiana is telling female clients who use the drug Zelnorm to stop taking it immediately, after testing shows it can cause an increased risk of heart problems in some people. The drug maker, Novartis, agreed to voluntarily suspend marketing of the drug in the U.S.
April 10
Dr. Edward Blakely article from the New York Times
April 9
Medical Watch: For more information on the Special Day Care program for deaf children, call 897-2145.
April 5
Hurricane Katrina Research Survey
April 4
April 2
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Pet treats with salmonella recalled, for more information, call 888-232-9889.
March 30
Annual Anti-Rabies Campaign in Jefferson Parish.
March 29
Click to find out what is on the election ballot Saturday 3/31
March 28
Those who have applied for passports and are traveling in two weeks or sooner should call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778.
For more information on traveling abroad, click here.
March 27
Letter asking opinion on Breaux's candidacy
March 27
Jazz Fest day-by-day lineup announced
Essence Festival performers, dates
March 26
St. Bernard Parish Government website
Katrina investigation team's final report on hurricane protection
March 22
Louisiana population, parish by parish (2000 - 2006)
March 21
Click to sign up for JP alerts
March 20
March 16
March 16
Comments on mental health services Or call 1-225-922-0006
March 16
Survey on New Orleans Public Schools
March 13
FEMA Rental Resources: 1-888-294-2822
http://rims.fema.gov/hportal/home.htm OR lahousingsearch.or
March 12
Medical Watch: The state will begin taking applictions for the medical grants on March 30. Click here for a link to the application
March 8
FEMA Trailer Auctions: http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/
March 7
American Holistic Medical Association
March 5
Latest State Accountability Scores
Medical Watch: FOR MORE ON HELPING MINORITIES WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES, CALL 520-5106.
National Academy of Public Administration- Report on the Corps of Engineers
March 2
For information on the FEMA Trailer Refrigerator Recall, click here.
March 1
For text of President Bush's speech given at Samuel J. Green Charter School, click here.
Medical Watch:
Folate-Depression Study
Men and Women 18-65
504-897-8559
February 28
The Louisiana Department of Labor's Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 1-866-783-5567
February 27
February 26
Allstate Insurance customers with questions or complaints should email: SRORMCustomerResponse@Allstate.com
February 23
Forms for class action lawsuit againsts the Corps of Engineers.
February 15
People who recieved damage to their FEMA trailers during tuesday's tornado should call FEMA at 888-294-2822.
February 14
American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana announces new shelter opening:
--Second Free Mission Baptist Church, 1228 Burdette Street, Metairie
--The shelter at the Westwego Gymnasium in Jefferson Parish will remain open at least 24 hours more.
Individuals in need of transportation to either shelter should dial 311 or 523-2673 to make arrangements.
February 13
Crisis Counciling (phone numbers, websites):
LA Spirit: 1-866-891-2210
Project Fleur de Lis: 310-6956
Catholic Charities Website: www.ccano.org
Crisis Counciling (locations):
Behrman Playground: 2500 Gen. Meyers
Stella Worley Elementary: 601 Spartan Dr.
Hope Haven: 1108 Barataria Blvd.
St. Gabriel: 4700 Pineda
February 12
Medical Watch: Anyone interested in seeing if they qualify for the heart study can call 842-2372.
February 9
February 8
Rental Property Seminar
Rebuilding Assistance
N.O. City Council Chambers 1300 Perdido St. at 5:30pm, February 8
Holy Angels Academy 3500 St. Claude Ave. at 5:30pm, February 9
February 7
For more information on the HEAL project, call 988-HEAL or click here.
February 5
Friendly fire incident on British web site (caution explicit language)
February 2
February 1
January 30
Click for more information on UNOP's blueprint for rebuilding N.O.
January 29
For more information on NASA's Ares I program, click here.
Anyone interested in the Tulane Diabetes Study can call 988-4651.
January 27
CRIMESTOPPERS MOST WANTED LIST
January 24
For more information on the Road Home Fast Track program, click here.
January 23
The Louisiana Business Recovery Grant and Loan program is offering small business owners two types of help if they were in the hurricane disaster area, had no more than 50 employees, were in business at least six months before the disaster, and revenue fell more than 30 percent after Katrina and Rita struck.
For more information on the grant application process, call 1-877-217-1777 or click here.
For a list of orientation and application workshops, click here.
For a list of intake centers sponsored by participating community-based financial organizations, click here.
Januray 19
Greg Barnhill, creator of the "Bless You Boys" theme, is in town promoting a new album and local concert dates. Check out his personal website for more information at www.gregbarnhill.com
Medical Watch: For health care information call Catholic Charities at 712-5215.
January 3
Carnival Schedule - Jefferson Parish only
Carnival Schedule - New Orleans only
or call 885-1606
January 2
With the end of 2006 comes the end of a rule keeping insurance coverage in place since hurricanes Katrina and Rita, meaning insurance companies may start sending homes and business owners in Louisiana termination letters. If this has happened to you, call the WWL-TV Newsroom at 504-529-6384.
The City of New Orleans has enacted its freeze plan for the night of 1-2-07.
The following shelters will be available:
Bridge House, 1160 Camp Street (men & women only), arrival time: 9:30 p.m.
Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp Street (men only), arrival time: 7:00 p.m.
400 N. Rampart Street (men, women & children), arrival time: 8:00 p.m.
Covenant House, 611 N. Rampart Street (men, women & children), arrival time: 9:00 p.m.
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Catholic Charities has programs for immigrants on job services, health outreach, income tax filing assistance and English as a second language. For more information, call 464-5478. And the police hotline for victims is 310-6919.
December 29
Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeast Louisiana
December 19
NOPD Third Quarter Crime Stats
December 14
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals website
December 13
Anyone wanting to test to see if they are a match for Drue Leblanc can email Trent Angers at info@acadianhouse.com
Nursing schools in the area:
New Orleans Area
LSUHSC
DELGADO-CHARITY
OUR LADY OF HOLY CROSS
WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE
LOYOLA
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE
Dillard School of Nursing
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