UNO closes Pontchartrain Beach access because of drownings

WWL First News

Date: 5/18/2012 4:53:40 AM

John Lopez of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation says the beach is an asset to the public, and he hopes this process won't take too long. ''We hope this can be rectified quickly and we are glad to be a part of the process,'' Lopez said.See all stories on this topic »WWL First…

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US 11 bridge over Lake Pontchartrain set to reopen Monday

NOLA.com

Date: 5/18/2012 12:13:52 AM

By Christine Harvey, The Times-Picayune In the four months since the US 11 bridge over Lake Pontchartrain closed for repairs, the owner of Michael's Restaurant halted the lunch service, borrowed money to stay afloat and, more than anything else, ...See all stories on this topic »NOLA…

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Metro New Orleans area road closures for Thursday, May 17

NOLA.com

Date: 5/17/2012 1:33:00 PM

Interstate 10 between Bayou Sauvage and the Lake Pontchartrain twin spans: The right, westbound lane will be closed Friday, 3 pm-8 pm for concrete patching. The right and center westbound lanes will be closed from 8 pm Friday-6 pm Sunday for concrete ...See all stories on this topic »NOLA…

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Teen pulled from Lake Pontchartrain on Monday has died

WWL

Date: 5/17/2012 1:33:00 PM

NEW ORLEANS - The young man who was pulled from Lake Pontchartrain Monday after falling under the water for more than ten minutes has died, according to the New Orleans coroner's office. The victim is identified as Shone Badon, 17.See all stories on this topic…

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UNO closes Pontchartrain Beach due to 'deceptive' water

WWL

Date: 5/17/2012 3:07:54 AM

NEW ORLEANS - Wednesday made two days since 17-year-old Shone Badon's drowning in Lake Pontchartrain which led to his death. "I seen one air bubble go up. I thought he was playing. I went under. I couldn't find him,” recalled Tara Pledger.See all stories on this topic…

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