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Wednesday Feb 1 | NOLA.com

Running: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history

From the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line to the sun-drenched footpaths atop the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain levees, New Orleans has long been home to amateur runners of all ages.Even on the most humid summer mornings, local runners can be seen logging their miles.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

NOLA.com

St. Charles Parish west bank levee omitted from state's coastal restoration plan

A wide-ranging plan to protect and restore Louisiana's coastline doesn't include St.

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Fri Jan 13, 2012

The Times-Picayune

Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner believes the area can draw tourists

Spend some time with Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner, and it quickly becomes obvious that he has big plans for his little town.

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Wed Jan 11, 2012

The Times-Picayune

Firefighter suffers smoke inhalation while battling house fire in Jean Lafitte

A fire in Jean Lafitte destroyed a house Wednesday afternoon, left a firefighter injured and shut down the main road into town for hours.

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The Times-Picayune

Fire in Jean Lafitte

SUSAN POAG / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Firefighters from the Lafitte Barataria Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department, Marrero-Estelle,Marrero-Ragusa Fire Departments and other local fire department battled a house fire at 1839 Jean Lafitte Boulevard in Jean Lafitte Wednesday, January 11,2012. The family was home at the time the fire started and the home ... (more)

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