The Independent Weekly February 1, 2012
February 1, 2012

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Don't Back Down

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Girard Park residents risk way too much if they give in to attorney Jimmy Davidson’s attempts to bring commercial development to their historic neighborhood.
An Independent Analysis

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'We're not going to fire our way to success.'

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Newly appointed state Superintendent John White begins marketing Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education reforms.

He’s been called “Pastorek 2.0,” a tech-y reference to former state Superintendent Paul Pastorek, whose bedside manner was something akin to that of a grumpy mortician. John White, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s hand-picked replacement for Pastorek, certainly possesses better diplomatic skills than his predecessor, who tearfully quit the job last year amid mounting rancor with state teacher

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The Bitterest Pill

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As one doctor in training put it regarding impending cuts at UMC, ‘These patients are going to die. There’s no way to sugar coat it.’
By Heather Miller    Photos by Robin May

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Pooyie 02.01.12

Pooyie! Feb 1, 2012

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Heart Smart

Dr. Chuck Wyatt has been working 15 years to educate Acadiana about heart attack symptoms — and his efforts are saving lives.

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Feeding a Need

LivingInd2From supplying grain to sound, one venue on the wrong side of the tracks has turned out right.

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Party Girl 02.01.12

More than 250 people attended UL Coach Mark Hudspeth’s first public appearance since leading the Ragin’ Cajuns to a stellar season and New Orleans Bowl victory.

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