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Christopher Csonka is the founding executive director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. A native Ohioan, Chris has worked in criminal justice for more than 20 years with the longest portion of that being at the Summit County Sheriff's Office where his focus was jail administratio…
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The parading krewes of Mardi Gras are central to Carnival celebrations in New Orleans. Learn all about the history of some of the city's favorite parade organizations.
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Gregory Curtis, President: On Barkus Sunday, the Fre…
As we come to the end of January, we look forward to the February crush of Mardi Gras parades and parties. Most of us try to contribute to the food for grazing at parade parties by bringing a dish. The dishes suggested today can be made or brought in convenient disposable servingware.
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In February, a slew of touring acts and big shows will start popping up in New Orleans. Until then, here are highlights of the relatively quiet last week in January.
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Imagine you’re a space alien dropping in on a place called New Orleans from a very strange, very distant planet. On Earth’s calendar it’s Jan. 28, and by the primitive time-keeping devices employed by the quasi-civilization, it’s 7 p.m. Something called the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus…
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Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback Archie Manning…
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