* POOR LITTLE RICH MAN: Since Santa already gave Igor Shesterkin a bit more $ than The Bank of England, Sir Claus – and Santa ...

The New Orleans City Council has voted to dedicate $10 million to New Orleans public schools, partly fulfilling the terms of a legal settlement that was rejected by the mayor.

Eventually that water will make it past New Orleans as it comes down the lower Mississippi River. River levels are rising and are forecast to crest near 16.5' around April 25, just below flood stage.