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New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage; The Times-Picayune will move this fall to three printed papers a week | NOLA.com

nola.com — A new company - the NOLA Media Group, which will include The Times-Picayune and its affiliated web site NOLA.com - was announced today by Ricky Mathews, who will become its president. The change is intended to reshape how the New Orleans area's dominant news organization delivers its award-winning local news, sports and entertainment coverage in an increasingly digital age.
Andy Paras Social Media Coordinator, Post and Courier @AndyParas
RT @RobbieBrown07: Report confirmed: New Orleans paper will stop printing daily http://t.co/SeymcpfV
Daniel Victor Social Media Editor, ProPublica @bydanielvictor
Times-Picayune buries lede in its announcement, AND has "award-winning" in first graf. Don't know which is worse. http://t.co/rglzdBpE
Charles Ornstein Senior Reporter, ProPublica @charlesornstein
The Times-Picayune's story on its cutbacks is boosterish, painting it as good news, "beefed up online coverage" http://t.co/NjIeWkkd
Caitlin Dewey Associate Web Editor, Kiplinger @caitlindewey
Times-Picayune to publish 3 papers/wk, but also "significantly increase its online news-gathering." Optimism, guys! http://t.co/Vpe4GlpJ
Mike DeBonis Local Politics Reporter, Washington Post @mikedebonis
Ditto. RT @jmartpolitico: Horrendous MT @tuckereskew: Official: "Times-Pic moves this fall to 3 printed papers a week" http://t.co/HyQ3OwRt
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New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage; The Times-Picayune will move this fall to three printed papers a week | NOLA.com

nola.com — A new company - the NOLA Media Group, which will include The Times-Picayune and its affiliated web site NOLA.com - was announced today by Ricky Mathews, who will become its president. The change is intended to reshape how the New Orleans area's dominant news organization delivers its award-winning local news, sports and entertainment coverage in an increasingly digital age.
Eric Umansky Senior Editor, ProPublica @ericuman
"New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage" -Times-Pic http://t.co/VpfGNtQf
J. Freedom duLac Reporter, Washington Post @jfdulac
"while offering enhanced printed newspapers on a schedule of three days a week..." http://t.co/dL97DbsY
J. Freedom duLac Reporter, Washington Post @jfdulac
Attn spin fans -- this is a classic of the genre: http://t.co/5bQXGwcM on the awful Times-Picayune news. http://t.co/dL97DbsY
Dan DeLuca Music Critic, Philadelphia Inquirer @delucadan
NOLA 1st major U.S. city w/out daily paper? RT @carr2n: Brass confirms beefed-up web, reduced frequency for Times-Pic http://t.co/XKQ9uTU6
Ryan Chittum Staff Writer, Columbia Journalism Review @ryanchittum
watch Newhouse spin its gutting of the Times-Picayune with digital mumbo-jumbo: http://t.co/8WBHrMLj mass layoffs in 12th graf
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NOLA.com : New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage; The Times-Picayune will move this fall to three printed papers a week

mobile.nola.com — New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage; The Times-Picayune will move this fall to three printed papers a week Posted: 05/24/2012 8:20 AM A new company - the NOLA Media Group, which will include The Times-Picayune and its affiliated web site NOLA.com - was announced today by Ricky Mathews, who will become its president.
Andrew DeVigal Multimedia Editor, New York Times @drewvigal
RT @SamSifton: Brass confirm @carr2n scoop about Times-Pic. Follow him and http://t.co/0JheqCgg for devels. http://t.co/DWffFnwz
Rusty Hampton Sports Editor, Clarion-Ledger @Rustyhampton
Currently reading http://t.co/c6G3G7Zq
Sam Sifton National Editor, New York Times @SamSifton
Brass confirm @carr2n scoop about Times-Pic. Follow him and http://t.co/0JheqCgg for devels. http://t.co/DWffFnwz
Barri Bronston Education Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @BarriBronstonTP
It's official. http://t.co/aUUtahCf

New digitally focused company launches this fall with beefed up online coverage; The Times-Picayune will move this fall to three printed papers a week | NOLA.com

nola.com — A new company - the NOLA Media Group, which will include The Times-Picayune and its affiliated web site NOLA.com - was announced today by Ricky Mathews, who will become its president. The change is intended to reshape how the New Orleans area's dominant news organization delivers its award-winning local news, sports and entertainment coverage in an increasingly digital age.
Joey Kennedy Columnist, The Birmingham News @joeykennedy
The blow-up in New Orleans journalism. It's ugly. I need a job. | http://t.co/UbGO1bbG http://t.co/Sv5ic9z9
Martin Swant Staff Writer, The Birmingham News @martyswant
Here's the Times-Picayune/NOLA.com announcement. This fall T-P's moving to just 3 print days a week. http://t.co/lca2Q5YN

Rocky and Carlo's to reopen Tuesday

nola.com — "It's just like it was. It's the same way we've served people, and the same way we've loved people since we opened in 1965." That's Tommy Tommaseo's succinct assessment of what patrons will find when his family's Rocky and Carlo's restaurant reopens its doors Tuesday (May 29) at 11, just in time for lunch service.
Susan Langenhennig Fashion Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @slangenhennig
Rocky & Carlo's macaroni - one of St. Bernard's biggest tourist attractions - will be back Tues when the resto reopens http://t.co/md8Np7Sn
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
RT @AnnMaloneyTP: Rocky & Carlo's rebuilds after fire, reopens Tuesday @slangenhennig http://t.co/LnsikzeD
Ann Maloney Arts and Entertainment Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @AnnMaloneyTP
Rocky & Carlo's rebuilds after fire, reopens Tuesday @slangenhennig http://t.co/LnsikzeD
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Rocky and Carlo's reopening Tuesday at 11! http://t.co/u8DuxNuL

'Titanic' in Lake Pontchartrain slows Causeway bridge traffic to a crawl

nola.com — As if Lake Pontchartrain Causeway motorists don't have enough to contend with during the heavy morning commutes, up paddles a replica of history's most ill-fated ocean liner to raise the ante a bit Wednesday morning.
Lori Lyons Sports Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @lorilyonsTP
'Titanic' in Lake Pontchartrain. No iceburgs. | http://t.co/N9sGn07R http://t.co/Zx4bdiPx
Terri Troncale Editorial Page Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @TerriTroncaleTP
Looks like the real thing, in miniature. RT @bobwarrentp: Titanic, in Lake Pontchartrain. Oh yeah. http://t.co/sZ9rVrDU
Ron Thibodeaux St. Tammany Bureau Chief, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RonThibodeauxTP
RT @bobwarrentp: Titanic, in Lake Pontchartrain. Oh yeah. http://t.co/sXHAA8hP

Chronic, longtime homelessness has been nearly halved in Orleans and Jefferson parishes

nola.com — For 28 years, Miller Osbey survived with the help of a shopping cart. But for six weeks now, the massive plastic buggy has been parked inside Osbey's living room, near the front door. Osbey, 60, patted the cart fondly as he passed it earlier this week. "I ain't gonna let it go," he said.
Stephanie Grace Political Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @StephGraceTP
Great news: NOLA and JP chronic homelessness cut in half: http://t.co/bqO2eLsz

Archie Jefferson turns himself in to Jefferson Parish investigators

nola.com — Archie Jefferson, the brother of imprisoned ex-U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, who lately stands under a cloud of suspicion surrounding the brutal May 11 killing of his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Peters Jefferson, in the couple's Broadmoor home, turned himself in to Jefferson Parish investigators late Wednesday night hours after the sheriff announced he was wanted.
Stephanie Grace Political Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @StephGraceTP
RT @johnsimerman: Archie Jefferson can't seem to beat the heat http://t.co/JmCTp48W

State education chief joins in celebrating Jefferson Parish test score gains

nola.com — Knowing that stress from the upheaval of widespread changes can cause an initial dip in achievement before improvements start to show, Superintendent James Meza said he braced himself for the test results from his first year of reforming Jefferson Parish public schools. Then on Wednesday, he rejoiced.
Barri Bronston Education Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @BarriBronstonTP
Jefferson Parish test scores on the rise http://t.co/IRAjbnEK

Slidell man pleads guilty to fatally beating kittens with a rock

nola.com — Less than two months after he put a pair of kittens into a plastic bag and bludgeoned them to death with a rock, 71-year-old J M Rankin clutched a four-prong cane and limped into a Covington courtroom.
Ramon Antonio Vargas Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RamonVargasTP
#Slidell man pleads guilty to fatally beating kittens with a rock http://t.co/7oyLcCle

Jay Weigel steps down as Contemporary Arts Center director

mobile.nola.com — Jay Weigel steps down as Contemporary Arts Center director Doug MacCash, The Times-Picayune Posted: 05/23/2012 4:39 PM Jay Weigel, who has been executive director of the Contemporary Arts Center for 16 years, will step down to "return to his lifelong love, music composition and production" according to a statement issued by the center on Wednesday.
Ann Maloney Arts and Entertainment Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @AnnMaloneyTP
Jay Weigel stepping down at CAC. @dougmaccashTP http://t.co/C8YM6LzR

Jay Weigel steps down as Contemporary Arts Center director

nola.com — Jay Weigel, who has been executive director of the Contemporary Arts Center for 16 years, will step down to "return to his lifelong love, music composition and production" according to a statement issued by the center on Wednesday.
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Read all about it: "Jay Weigel steps down as Contemporary Arts Center director" http://t.co/ogAuQIGq

NOMA focuses on the art of 'Morris Lessmore,' one of several family-friendly movie events on tap

nola.com — With summer upon us, local groups and theaters are busy scheduling kid-friendly outings to entice families to get out and about. Among them: a screening and discussion this weekend of the Shreveport-made Oscar winner "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" at the New Orleans Museum of art, and a Pixar Summer Movie Weekend at two local multiplexes.
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Looking for summer-outing ideas with the kids? Check out these movie-theater options http://t.co/XeLcINnz #nola

NOLA-shot 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' is yanked from summer schedule, re-set for March 2013

nola.com — Just five weeks before the New Orleans-shot "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" was set to hit theaters, Paramount is apparently rethinking its deployment strategy. The Jon M.
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
Didn't see this coming: #NOLA-shot "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" pulled from summer schedule, re-set for 2013: http://t.co/dwLChb0a

Latest 'Confederacy of Dunces' movie attempt may star Zach Galifianakis

nola.com — Fortuna's Wheel is again aspin, and a confederacy of Hollywood filmmakers are once more reportedly toiling to make a feature film out of the Pulitzer-winning, New Orleans-set comic classic "A Confederacy of Dunces." Their Ignatius J. Reilly this time? Zach Galifianakis.
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
Updated: Zach Galifianakis to star in "Confederacy of Dunces" movie? http://t.co/UZ7mbht2

LSU baseball falls 3-2 to Mississippi State in SEC opener, updates

nola.com — Tigers will face Ole Miss Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#mississippistate beats #lsu in #sec baseball opener, from @JimKleinpeter http://t.co/kctCN6Tj

Strong thunderstorm moving east across New Orleans

nola.com — National Weather Service issues an alert
Micheline Maynard Contributor, Forbes @MickiMaynard
Sigh, @waynecurtis. RT @NOLAnews: Strong thunderstorm moving east across New Orleans http://t.co/XSajaqaw

Shrimp mislabeling blamed on Tangipahoa Parish seafood processing company

nola.com — Doran Sea-Pak allegedly was instructed to label the shrimp as caught in the U.S., although company officials knew the shrimp was from Mexico
Adam Kealoha Causey Reporter, Florida Times-Union @akcausey
Gotta keep your #shrimp straight: #Louisiana seafood company blamed for mislabeling #Mexican shrimp - via @nolanews http://t.co/IktBtGyL

Stacy Head lambasts colleagues in letter to District B residents

nola.com — New Orleans City Councilwoman Stacy Head in an email sent at noon today from her official public account says she is "dismayed" that council members Cynthia Hedge-Morrell and Jon Johnson are "blocking" the appointment of her hand-picked appointee for the District B seat that she vacated this month when she ascended to an at-large post.
Michelle Krupa City Hall Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @michellekrupaTP
Stacy Head lambasts #NOLAcouncil colleagues in letter to District B residents | http://t.co/MITfijos http://t.co/wtu4xiHl

Can the New Orleans Hornets realistically win the NBA draft lottery? 2-on-1 fastbreak

nola.com — What's your take? Tell us
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
this week's 2 on1 fastbreak from @JimmySmithtp and @JohnReidTP http://t.co/ILgNcxSB come give your take

Zach Galifianakis reportedly in line to play Ignatius J. Reilly in 'Confederacy of Dunces' movie

nola.com — Fortuna's Wheel is again aspin, and a confederacy of Hollywood filmmakers are once more reportedly toiling to make a feature film out of the Pulitzer-winning, New Orleans-set comic classic "A Confederacy of Dunces." Their Ignatius J. Reilly this time? Zach Galifianakis.
Ron Thibodeaux St. Tammany Bureau Chief, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RonThibodeauxTP
30+ years after John Belushi was considered, Hollywood finally finds its Ignatius J. Reilly http://t.co/qTpaggES (via @MikeScottTP)

New Orleans hospitality zone plan on life support in Legislature

nola.com — The proposal for a New Orleans hospitality zone and revenue from new taxes within its boundaries appears to be unraveling, as tourism industry leaders declared Tuesday that lawmakers' changes to the distribution of the money, along with other changes, are unpalatable. A coalition including Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, the Ernest N.
Michelle Krupa City Hall Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @michellekrupaTP
#NOLA #hospitality zone plan on life support in Legislature #lalege http://t.co/wpJgxupS

Special event at the Crescent City Farmers Market and more food events

nola.com — This week in food, briefly: TOKEN CHANGES: At a special event Saturday at 10 a.m., the Crescent City Farmers Market will unveil its 2012 market token design, featuring beloved Cajun cook Eula Mae Doré (1929-2009), during the market at 700 Magazine St.
Judy Walker Food Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JudyWalkerTP
Special event at the Crescent City Farmers Market and more food happenings this week http://t.co/HZP2gtZe

Star-studded 'Paperboy,' shot in New Orleans, screens early at Cannes for potential buyers

nola.com — "The Paperboy" -- director Lee Daniels' New Orleans-shot crime thriller starring John Cusack, Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey and Nicole Kidman - doesn't get its Cannes Film Festival premiere until Thursday (May 24), but potential buyers got a sneak peek at the film Tuesday. And the verdict?
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
Early impressions trickle in as star-studded, #NOLA-shot crime drama "Paperboy" courts buyers at Cannes: http://t.co/MzKrdfkY

Justin Bieber concert tour coming to New Orleans Arena

nola.com — His 'Believe' tour stops here Jan. 15, 2013
Lori Lyons Sports Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @lorilyonsTP
Bieber Fever coming to New Orleans Arena. | http://t.co/N9sGn07R http://t.co/6Y1uCWVO

Eugene Polley, Inventor of Wireless TV Remote Control, Dies at 96

nola.com — (c) 2012, The Washington Post. Eugene Polley, an electronics engineer who revolutionized American leisure by inventing the wireless TV remote control, a gadget that also featured the first mute function to silence the more obnoxious sounds of television, died May 20 at a hospital in Downers Grove, Ill. He was 96.
Ron Thibodeaux St. Tammany Bureau Chief, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RonThibodeauxTP
RIP Eugene Polley, inventor of the wireless TV remote -- and, thankfully, the mute button. http://t.co/veUKP7fT

Zach Galifianakis reportedly in line to play Ignatius J. Reilly in 'Confederacy of Dunces' movie

nola.com — Fortuna's Wheel is again aspin, and a confederacy of Hollywood filmmakers are once more reportedly toiling to make a feature film out of the Pulitzer-winning, New Orleans-set comic classic "A Confederacy of Dunces." Their Ignatius J. Reilly this time? Zach Galifianakis.
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
HUGE: Zach Galifianakis reportedly in line to play Ignatius J. Reilly in "Confederacy of Dunces" movie. http://t.co/VS9h4ItH

ESPN's Colin Cowherd has disparaging remarks about New Orleans

nola.com — ESPN radio host Colin Cowherd takes shots at the city of New Orleans on his show on Tuesday. He backs up his claims by saying that locals say "turn around and leave." Not sure what locals told him that.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
if u missed it, here's the audio from colin cowherd's rant against #nola http://t.co/Awy1ikvY

Shirley Rabe Masinter's paintings of New Orleans cityscapes are wonderful

nola.com — Critic Doug MacCash rates New Orleans art exhibits. The ratings are Wonderful, Worthwhile and Whatever. Shirley Rabe Masinter's exhibit of photo-realist cityscapes titled "Made in Louisiana," on display at LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. is Wonderful. Shirley Rabe Masinter's exquisite exhibition "Made in Louisiana" is a hypnotic tour of the ragged edge of the New Orleans cityscape.
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Read my review of the photo-realist master. "Shirley Rabe Masinter's paintings of New Orleans are wonderful." http://t.co/vvTXvN5H

LSU's baseball team seeks to continue winning ways at SEC Tournament

nola.com — In the next couple of weeks, it's going to look like a normal college baseball postseason again in Baton Rouge. With No. 2 LSU likely to nab a top-eight national seed when the NCAA Tournament brackets are announced Monday, LSU is in host-team mode.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#lsu baseball team hopes to stay hot in #sec tournament, from @JimKleinpeter http://t.co/KJU6PWyS

LSU baseball: Kevin Gausman said LSU's confidence is growing going into SEC Tournament

videos.nola.com — LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman talks about LSU and the SEC Tournament.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
check out the video interview @JimKleinpeter had with #lsu pitcher kevin gausman http://t.co/lFKnUIlQ

Commissioner Roger Goodell defends punishment doled out to the New Orleans Saints

nola.com — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell insisted Tuesday the discipline he imposed on the Saints was in "the best interests of the game long-term," while acknowledging the harsh punishments have made him a villain in the Big Easy. "You don't worry about a popularity contest," Goodell said in Atlanta at the conclusion of a brief owners' meeting.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#nfl commish defends #saints punishments, from @jvarneytp http://t.co/ZsJAloaV #whodat #nola #saintstp

Tulane baseball team hoping C-USA Tournament provides ticket to NCAAs

nola.com — It's a little hard to describe yearning for something never experienced. So if words fail Tulane senior catcher Jeremy Schaffer, forgive him. As his team heads into today's Conference USA Tournament at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., there is nothing he or any of his teammates want more than an NCAA Tournament berth at the end of the week.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#tulane baseball looks to make a run in the #cusa tournament, from @tammynunez http://t.co/2uTAhY0Z

LSU's football team eager to bounce back

nola.com — Offensive coordinator Greg Studrawa hasn't forgotten the bad taste from LSU's 21-0 loss to Alabama in the BCS championship game Jan 9 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. And the Nov. 3 rematch with the Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium already is circled on his calendar.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#lsu tiger tour hits #nola and football coaches talk about getting bad taste out, from @kterre2 http://t.co/LxRZZJdG

New Orleans history fans sure to get their kicks from 'Route 66' box set

nola.com — Little-known fact: "Route 66" begins just outside of New Orleans. Before you reach for your almanac -- or, for the whippersnappers out there, your GPS -- realize that I'm not talking here about the storied Mother Road, that meandering strip of pavement immortalized in song and Pixar movies, and stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
Little-known fact: Route 66 started just outside New Orleans: http://t.co/pNEr8VRd

Brad Pitt's NOLA-shot crime drama 'Killing Them Softly' freighted with political subtext

nola.com — Quentin Tarantino's New Orleans-shot "Django Unchained" stole the show yesterday at the Cannes Film Festival. Today (May 22), it was Brad Pitt's turn, with his New Orleans-shot "Killing Them Softly." Shot in town early last year under the title "Cogan's Trade," the Andrew Dominik-directed crime drama premiered at the festival today (May 22).
Mike Scott Movie Critic, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MikeScottTP
Brad Pitt's #NOLA-shot "Killing Them Softly" premieres at Cannes: http://t.co/1SUFsxuW

Jefferson Parish school psychologist resigns after publicizing of racially hostile online comments

nola.com — A Jefferson Parish school psychologist criticized for posting hostile remarks about African-Americans online has left his job. Mark Traina, who worked in the Jefferson public school system, came under scrutiny when a civil rights organization complained about his inflammatory rhetoric. His resignation was effective Tuesday, said school system spokeswoman Beth Branley, who declined to comment further.
Paula Devlin Online News Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @pdevlin
@andersoncooper @AC360 Hey Anderson, The Times-Picayune's got the story, on http://t.co/AoPqSuFS: http://t.co/2w7L2m8v
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
Hey, Mark Traina, couldn't you have waited till I'd written a column to resign? http://t.co/pP2HZ9DW

Slidell City Council approves municipal auditorium rental rates

nola.com — After punting on the issue a couple of times, the Slidell City Council on Tuesday set rental rates for the new municipal auditorium. Essentially, for up to 12 hours of use, base prices are $2,000 for nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) certification; $2,500 for nonprofit groups with no charitable purpose; and $3,000 for private or for-profit entities, according to legislation approved 7-2.
Ramon Antonio Vargas Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RamonVargasTP
Slidell City Council approves municipal auditorium rental rates http://t.co/LF4tJGuT

Civil rights group protests racially incendiary online remarks by a Jefferson Parish school psychologist

nola.com — A civil rights organization that has been issuing complaints about the Jefferson Parish school system's treatment of black and special education students is adding to its grievances by spotlighting racially incendiary comments posted on the Internet by a school psychologist in Jefferson. The comments under scrutiny appeared on NOLA.com and Twitter.
Radley Balko Senior Editor, Reason @radleybalko
"He has some pretty clear biases." You think? Also, this is the school's *psychologist*? http://t.co/07WHis2D
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
J.P. school psychologist says he's "a Wallace man." Let's drag him out the schoolhouse door. http://t.co/VlqwFc1s

The Hotel Monteleone's new Criollo restaurant aims to be a dining destination

nola.com — Late last year, the Carousel Bar and piano room at the Hotel Monteleone went through a major makeover. The beloved bar still spins, turntable-like, but now does so bathed in soft light coming from rows of windows in the adjacent piano room, where Lena Prima holds court on Friday and Saturday nights.
Susan Langenhennig Fashion Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @slangenhennig
Here's a sneak peek inside Criollo, the @HotelMonteleone 's new restaurant. It's set to open June 14 http://t.co/O4nZX0rc

Black, white arrest disparities don't reflect reality: Jarvis DeBerry

nola.com — Much of black America cheered in 2010 when President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act. Before then, a federal defendant caught with powder cocaine needed a stash 100 times heavier than a crack cocaine user's to get the same mandatory time behind bars.
Charles M. Blow Visual Op-Ed Columnist, New York Times @CharlesMBlow
RT @jarvisdeberrytp Doesn't explain it all, but NOPD's bias contributes to La. incarceration stats. http://t.co/7My1K9TV < Very interesting
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
@CharlesMBlow Doesn't explain it all, but NOPD's bias contributes to La. incarceration stats. http://t.co/BoeluCOR

Jefferson Parish school psycholgist resigns after publicizing of racially hostile online comments

nola.com — A Jefferson Parish school psychologist criticized for posting hostile remarks about African-Americans online has left his job. Mark Traina, who worked in the Jefferson public school system, came under scrutiny when a civil rights organization complained about his inflammatory rhetoric. His resignation was effective Tuesday, said school system spokeswoman Beth Branley, who declined to comment further.
Barri Bronston Education Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @BarriBronstonTP
JP psychologist who made racist remarks resigns http://t.co/dPEdsgkm

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's press conference from the owners' meeting, updates

mobile.nola.com — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's press conference from the owners' meeting, updates James Varney, The Times-Picayune Posted: 05/22/2012 4:00 PM We'll be monitoring the press conference of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the owners' spring meeting in Atlanta. Follow along with our updates here:
Jeff Duncan Sports Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JeffDuncanTP
Here's all the updates on Roger Goodell's press conference: http://t.co/oLcwoeuK

Authorities say Metairie masseuse offered undercover officer a happy ending

nola.com — The owner of a Metairie massage parlor and one of her masseuses were arrested after the employee allegedly exposed her breasts and offered to masturbate an undercover officer, arrest reports said. The women worked at Touch Point Massage Reflexology, 1325 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Lori Lyons Sports Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @lorilyonsTP
RT @NOLAnews: Authorities say Metairie masseuse offered undercover officer a happy ending http://t.co/v5bjnju4

Schaffer and Boudreaux make first-team all-Conference USA team; five other Tulane players honored

nola.com — The Tulane baseball team placed seven players on the 2012 All-Conference USA baseball team, including a pair of first-team selections. Senior Jeremy Schaffer and junior Brandon Boudreaux each garnered first team honors, while four players were named to the second team and Alex Massey garnered All-Freshman honors.
Tammy Nunez Sports Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @tammynunez
#tulane's boudreaux and schaffer make first-team All-Conference USA: http://t.co/Xre8plas

Lolo Jones talks on HBO's Real Sports about the Olympics and saving herself for marriage

nola.com — Check out the two videos
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Lolo is awesome. That is all. http://t.co/NT4x6rgr #LSU

Turkey and rice soup is what's for dinner tonight

nola.com — Daily menu suggestions from our recipe archive
Paula Devlin Online News Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @pdevlin
RT @JarmstrongTP: Turkey and rice soup is #whatsfordinner tonight http://t.co/cQd3vudN #recipes
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Turkey and rice soup is #whatsfordinner tonight http://t.co/cQd3vudN #recipes

Hedge-Morrell releases statement explaining absence from New Orleans City Council business

nola.com — Directly answering speculation about her absence from the New Orleans City Council since midway through the body's May 3 meeting -- and including two subsequent meetings -- Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell shortly after noon Tuesday released the following statement.
Michelle Krupa City Hall Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @michellekrupaTP
Hedge-Morrell releases statement explaining absence from #NOLAcouncil business http://t.co/coEFsaA7

New Orleans Hornets GM Dell Demps, Coach Monty Williams to represent team at next week's draft lottery

nola.com — With two lottery selections in the June 28 NBA Draft, New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps and Coach Monty Williams will try to be the good luck charms the team needs to secure the highest possible pick by winning next Wednesday's NBA Lottery in New York.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
dell demps will represent the #hornets at next week's #nba lottery, from @JimmySmithtp http://t.co/X1PeNAKy

State opens voucher applications for more than 7,000 spots

nola.com — The state Department of Education today unveiled a list of private schools and high-performing public schools that will accept tuition vouchers and grants for transfer students. The total of 7,450 seats in 125 schools exceeds the estimates that lawmakers and Jindal administration authorities tossed around earlier this spring as the Legislature debated the hotly contested expansion of a pilot voucher program that has operated in Orleans Parish since the 2008-09 schools year.
Stephanie Grace Political Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @StephGraceTP
RT @BillBarrowTP: Big win for Gov. Bobby #Jindal: State opens voucher applications for more than 7,000 seats http://t.co/5O3ZJP5P #lalege

Bill Stubbs takes over as football coach at Riverside

highschoolsports.nola.com — The Riverside fieldhouse was scrubbed from top to bottom, and everything inside it was neatly arranged and put in order with military precision. There are new rules for all to follow, and there's a new man behind the coach's desk.
Lori Lyons Sports Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @lorilyonsTP
New face in the Rebels Den, everything in its place. Bill Stubbs takes over Riverside football. http://t.co/WsgLtLg7

Black, white arrest disparities don't reflect reality: Jarvis DeBerry

nola.com — Much of black America cheered in 2010 when President Barack Obama signed into law the Fair Sentencing Act. Before then, a federal defendant caught with powder cocaine needed a stash 100 times heavier than a crack cocaine user's to get the same mandatory time behind bars.
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
In '09 NOPD nabbed 500 black boys for serious crimes & 8 white ones. Wonder why our jails are monochrome? http://t.co/UJkJj7bv

Jimmy Buffett expands his Margaritaville brand to Biloxi casino

nola.com — Warren isn't the only Buffett skilled at making money. Jimmy Buffett is in the fun business, and business is good. He's parlayed his 1977 hit "Margaritaville" into an empire and lifestyle brand that includes a restaurant/retail chain, a beach-side hotel in Pensacola, Fla., and, more recently, casinos.
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Jimmy Buffett talks about #jazzfest, #Saints and his new Biloxi casino/restaurant http://t.co/m6waF3Eo via @keithsperatp

Restore state inspector general money: Editorial

nola.com — Abolishing the state inspector general's office would be a step backward for Louisiana, and that's why the Senate Finance Committee must restore funding that was eliminated by the House. Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the law that made the inspector general an independent agency back in 2008, at the urging of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans and other groups.
Manuel Torres Editorial Writer, New Orleans Times-Picayune @manueltorrestp
TP editorial: Restore money for state Inspector General http://t.co/3YJ0P2N1

BBC's second 'Sherlock' season lands on DVD today

nola.com — A new season of the BBC's fantastic series "Sherlock" lands this week on DVD, as does Ryan Reynolds and Denzel Washington's thriller "Safe House." They top today's listing of notable new home-video releases due on store shelves.
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
"Safe House" comes out on DVD today. Here's a list of other new releases via @mikescotttp http://t.co/hGGc8VFr

St. Charles Parish Council changes engineers, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre threatens veto

nola.com — St. Charles President V.J. St. Pierre on Monday threatened to veto the Parish Council's abrupt change of the engineering firm hired to supervise a $1.2 million sewer system improvement project.
Matt Scallan Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MscallanTP
Last-minute contractor switch in St. Charles brings veto threat http://t.co/sj1xsWR3

Malcolm Jenkins and Roman Harper say the New Orleans Saints players are ready for OTAs

nola.com — By Ryan Jones, Staff writer Malcolm Jenkins didn't even own golf clubs until fellow New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper bought him a set last summer, but he spent his last day before New Orleans' organized team activities on the links Monday.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#saints malcolm jenkings & roman harper talk about getting back on the field http://t.co/H264DYNX #whodat #nola

LSU Lady Tigers golf team has sights set on NCAA team title

nola.com — In 28 seasons as coach of the LSU Lady Tigers golf team, Karen Bahnsen has practically achieved it all -- except for an NCAA team title.
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#lsu women's golf team taking aim at ncaas, from @abshiretdr http://t.co/9g76q9jd

Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 05.22.12

nola.com — Tell us about your race
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
sorry it's late, here's this week's #nola area #running calendar http://t.co/gpNIUwJr #runnola #runla

Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years

mobile.nola.com — Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years Brendan McCarthy, The Times-Picayune Posted: 05/21/2012 7:52 PM A New Orleans police sergeant in 2010 admitted to the FBI that she was told shortly after Hurricane Katrina that an officer under her command had fatally shot 31-year-old Henry Glover and that other cops were covering up the burning of his body.
Justin Elliott Reporter and Blogger, ProPublica @elliottjustin
RT @kleinmatic: Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years #muckreads http://t.co/MKHdRDml
Scott Klein Editor of News Applications, ProPublica @kleinmatic
Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years #muckreads http://t.co/VjhwGHod

Jefferson Performing Arts Center's cost to rise again; parish asks state for $8.2 million

nola.com — The Jefferson Performing Arts Center, that once visionary home for the parish's theatrical set turned into maddening boondoggle for officials and taxpayers alike, will again see its price tag rise, this time past $44.7 million. But by how much is still very much a moving target.
Ann Maloney Arts and Entertainment Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @AnnMaloneyTP
Jefferson Performing Arts Center's cost to rise again... http://t.co/hpnCjpIC

Oil spill fines targeted for coastal restoration, protection

nola.com — BATON ROUGE -- Measures to ensure fines from the Deepwater Horizon disaster go toward coastal protection and to require the state automatically pay its contract with New Orleans for costs associated with Harrah's Casino moved forward Monday. House Bill 812, by Rep.
Mark Schleifstein Environment Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @MSchleifsteinTP
Oil spill fines targeted for coastal restoration, protection http://t.co/5DgkgWgK

Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years

nola.com — A New Orleans police sergeant in 2010 admitted to the FBI that she was told shortly after Hurricane Katrina that an officer under her command had fatally shot 31-year-old Henry Glover and that other cops were covering up the burning of his body. But Sgt.
Stephanie Grace Political Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @StephGraceTP
Whoa RT @NOLAnews: Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years http://t.co/rVUErVOB

Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years

nola.com — A New Orleans police sergeant in 2010 admitted to the FBI that she was told shortly after Hurricane Katrina that an officer under her command had fatally shot 31-year-old Henry Glover and that other cops were covering up the burning of his body. But Sgt.
Brendan McCarthy Crime Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @bmccarthyTP
Retired Lt. @dscheuermann140 -who was charged/acquitted in Glover case- dives in comment stream on latest Glover story: http://t.co/UxFT2NLM
Brendan McCarthy Crime Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @bmccarthyTP
Sgt. Lesia Mims was later promoted to internal affairs unit, tasked w/ investigating police misconduct: http://t.co/UxFXAnMG
Brendan McCarthy Crime Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @bmccarthyTP
NOPD supervisor was told cop shot/killed Henry Glover, and his body burned. Never told anyone: http://t.co/UxFXAnMG

Cop knew about Henry Glover shooting but didn't tell for 5 years

nola.com — A New Orleans police sergeant in 2010 admitted to the FBI that she was told shortly after Hurricane Katrina that an officer under her command had fatally shot 31-year-old Henry Glover and that other cops were covering up the burning of his body. But Sgt.
Paula Devlin Online News Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @pdevlin
N.O. cop knew about post-Katrina shooting, but didn't tell for 5 years: on http://t.co/AoPvq4P2 http://t.co/cZMLa1Gl

Child porn defendant charged with defrauding Covington beer distributor of $1 million

nola.com — Aside from allegedly paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to two mothers in Texas for the women to make him sexually explicit videos featuring their juvenile children, the former chief financial officer for a St. Tammany Parish beer distributor has also been charged with defrauding his ex-employer of more than $1 million.
Ramon Antonio Vargas Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @RamonVargasTP
Child porn defendant charged with defrauding Covington beer distributor of $1 million http://t.co/NqURVDD8

Could New Orleans end up hosting 2013 Pro Bowl?

nola.com — When NFL owners hold their annual spring meeting Tuesday in Atlanta, one of the key topics will be the future of the league's Pro Bowl. And perhaps more important for local football fans and those in the hospitality industry, will the league's all-star game be played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans the week before the 2013 Super Bowl?
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
could #nola host the 2012 pro bowl? from @nakiahogan http://t.co/kPjz1G35 #whodat #nola #saintstp

Former NOPD captain fired after Henry Glover case sues department

nola.com — Jeff Winn says he didn't know about the police role in burning of body until 2009
Brendan McCarthy Crime Reporter, New Orleans Times-Picayune @bmccarthyTP
RT @NOLAnews: Former NOPD captain fired after Henry Glover case sues department http://t.co/pDYR9Rjy

Watch as 'SNL' says goodbye to Kristen Wiig

nola.com — Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years. In the show's final sketch, guest host Mick Jagger played the principal at a high school graduation and brought up Wiig, in cap and gown, as "one particular student who is leaving this summer."
Ann Maloney Arts and Entertainment Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @AnnMaloneyTP
Missed this live cause I just couldn't stay awake any longer. Watch as 'SNL' says goodbye to Kristen Wiig http://t.co/L3KXveZN
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Just watched the Kristen Wiig sendoff on #SNL. And cried. I'll miss her. Will you? http://t.co/4xUFqEt2

'The Music Box,' four final performances, June 8 and 9

nola.com — "The Music Box: A Shantytown Sound Laboratory," is a magical combination of experimental symphony hall and a Hobbits' lair. The rough-hewn village of sculpted shacks, each of which doubles as a eccentric musical instrument, is certainly one of the most exciting artistic environments the Crescent City has ever seen.
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Don't miss Delaney Martin & Company's collaborative masterpiece "'The Music Box,' 4 final performances, June 8 and 9." http://t.co/Ovwsy0fN
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Read all about it: "'The Music Box,' four final performances, June 8 and 9" Not your usual concert -- by a long shot. http://t.co/Ovwx5AgH

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore talks about Drew Brees' contract situation

videos.nola.com — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore talks about Drew Brees' contract situation along with Chase Daniel filling in until Brees returns
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
#saints lance moore gives his take on brees contract situation: http://t.co/55BALFJS #whodat #nola #saintstp

New Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas talking about OTAs and Drew Brees' contract situation

videos.nola.com — New Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas talking about OTAs and Drew Brees' contract situation at the Heath Evans Foundation charity softball game
Kevin Spain Online Sports Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @kevinspainTP
we talked to #saints tight end dave thomas about OTAs http://t.co/dhB6h3ry #whodat #nola

Funeral expenses add to burdens of murder victims' families

nola.com — After their brother was murdered, the Garner family did the only thing they could do: They headed to the grocery store. Faced with bringing more than $3,000 to the funeral home by Monday to bury Keith Garner, who had no life insurance when he was stabbed to death in March, the Garners loaded up grocery carts.
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
Katy Reckdahl on the struggles of victims' families to afford burial costs: http://t.co/WrU1k9zE #nolamurder

Who were your favorite 'SNL' hosts this season?

nola.com — Vote for your top three in our poll
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Who were your favorites #SNL hosts this season? Mine were Melissa McCarthy, Eli Manning & Charlie Day http://t.co/ctvfTbao #poll

Addicted to its prisoners, how can Louisiana break free?: Jarvis DeBerry

nola.com — Our state has locked itself into a prison. If you read Louisiana Incarcerated, the eight-part series that concludes today, you know that it details what this state has done to its people: lock a shamefully high percentage of them behind bars.
Jarvis DeBerry Editorial Writer and Columnist, New Orleans Times-Picayune @jarvisdeberrytp
By incarcerating so many, La. has locked itself into a prison. ICYMI: Sunday's column. http://t.co/y0a1dv41

Tropical Storm Alberto heading eastward

nola.com — Tropical Storm Alberto is now headed eastward. At 11:00 a.m. EDT the center of Alberto was located near latitude 30.4 north, longitude 78.8 west. Alberto is moving toward the east near 7 mph, 11 km/h, and a turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 48 hours.
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
RT @NOLAnews: Tropical Storm Alberto heading eastward http://t.co/ISGVxIZs

Voodoo Dog sculpture turns heads at Napoleon and Magazine

nola.com — Good doggie? or Bad Doggie? What do you think?
Jennifer Armstrong Online Features Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @JarmstrongTP
Voodoo Dog sculpture http://t.co/mvTvfERu Good dog or bad dog? @dougmaccashtp wants to know your thoughts. #nola

Rumors about H&M coming to New Orleans appear to be just that, rumors

nola.com — The rumor mill churned out a good one this week, when the website, TheFabFemme.com, posted a short announcement claiming that H&M, the Swedish fast-fashion chain, planned to open a store in the New Orleans area.
Susan Langenhennig Fashion Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune @slangenhennig
I hate to be bearer of bad news but rumors that H&M is coming to NOLA are just that, rumors. I posted this last week http://t.co/7IQI81D6

Voodoo Dog sculpture turns heads at Napoleon and Magazine

nola.com — Good doggie? or Bad Doggie? What do you think?
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Voodoo Dog sculpture comments: "My favorite of all the bead dogs around town!" http://t.co/WF0nsCFf
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Voodoo Dog sculpture comments: "That is simply awesome. It should be moved in October to City Park for Voodoo Fest." http://t.co/WF0nsCFf
Doug MacCash Arts Writer, Times-Picayune @dougmaccashTP
Voodoo Dog sculpture turns heads at Napoleon & Magazine. What do you think of curious cur? Good doggie? or Bad doggie? http://t.co/WF0nsCFf