Navy Destroyer Visits New Orleans for Carnival

The Navy destroyer USS Mitscher is scheduled to arrive in New Orleans on Friday for a six-day port call associated with Mardi Gras. The Mitscher will be berthed at the Gov. Nichols Street Wharf and will be open for visits Saturday through Mardi Gras from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Federal City Plan Proceeding

A reduction in financing for the military base realignment process shouldn't hinder plans to transform the Naval Support Activity's Algiers base into a campus for military and government agencies, Louisiana officials say.

Federal City Progress

BearingPoint consultants to negotiate leases for the Naval Support Activity facility in Algiers. Link.