Why the upcoming election for sheriff matters
When it comes to the Sheriff’s Office and its biggest function — running the city’s jail — yes, the system is indeed broken. But that’s precisely why your vote matters.
Weekly COVID cases slightly down, but quarantines up, at New Orleans schools
The NOLA Public Schools district reported 46 ‘active’ cases among staff and students this week, down slightly from 50 last week.
BGR comes out in support of library property tax, against housing tax on Dec. 11 ballot
City has provided no answers about varying Housing Fund collections and has not followed required budgeting procedures for the affordable housing tax, the group says.
Brandon Jackson, convicted of robbery in split-jury vote, given new parole hearing
Jackson was convicted of robbery in a 10-2 vote. Since split verdicts were declared unconstitutional last year, he has been fighting his conviction in court. But the state parole board may offer him an alternative path to freedom.
Behind The Lens episode 150: ‘I’m the mayor right now’
Last week's election results. City budget hearings wrap up. And alleged special education violations at a Lower 9th Ward charter school.
NOLA Public Schools superintendent calls for Singleton, Arise to close at end of school year
Four other charter schools that did not meet renewal standards earned three-year contract renewals.
In suit against parole board, judge orders Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed released from prison
Sneed sued the state parole board for illegal imprisonment after his parole was stripped.
Lusher suspends renaming study group after threat of litigation
In a demand letter, a group says the board's use of 'study groups,' meeting in private, in the renaming process violates state law.
French Quarter supplemental police patrols secure funding after more than a year of tense negotiations
A French Quarter sales tax is expected to produce about $2.3 million in revenue next year, all of which will go to off-duty police patrols.
