Algiers

Man Shot Dead in Algiers

Jason Saul — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:32:43 +0000

A 34-year-old man was shot to death in Algiers earlier this afternoon, the New Orleans Police Department said in a press release issued by Officer Gary Flot this evening.

Police say the man was shot at the corner of Belleville and Opelousas Streets while driving a black Toyota Avalon at approximately 3:50 p.m. After being shot, he drove to the corner of Belleville and Slidell Streets and collapsed.

Man Fleeing From Police Commits Suicide

Jason Saul — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:08:05 +0000

A 20-year-old man on the run from New Orleans police officers shot and killed himself this morning in the 3000-block of Sandra Drive in Algiers, the police department said today in a press release.

Police say the man fled from Fourth District officers after they spotted him on Sandra Drive with a gun. The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of his family, fired several shots at the police when they began pursuing him. Officers requested backup and set up a perimeter, and did not return fire.

Holy Cross Offering Doctorate in Counseling

The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:58:56 +0000

For the first time in its 96-year history, Our Lady of Holy Cross College will offer a doctoral degree.

The program in counseling will start next fall at the college's campus in Algiers.

Be Nice or Leave

Andre Perry — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:50:08 +0000

“Be Nice or Leave!” is a local adage that can be found almost everywhere in New Orleans on signature signs that are popularized by folk artist Dr. Bob. Plain and direct, the saying captures a chronic problem that locals have found a suitable solution to.