Behind The Lens episode 152: Off and running
The municipal runoff is Saturday. We take a look at what's on the ballot in New Orleans. And the state releases 'simulated' performance scores for Louisiana public schools.
Vote YES for housing
On December 11, vote yes for the Neighborhood Housing Improvement Fund.
Audubon Gentilly used wrong background checks, district alleges
School conducted background checks, but it used the wrong process, according to a warning letter.
Lusher creates formal renaming committee that will meet publicly
A previous ‘renaming study group’ drew criticism for meeting privately to narrow a list of new school name suggestions.
After Louisiana Supreme Court decision, judge again orders Bobby Sneed released from prison
State must release Sneed from Angola without delay, a Baton Rouge judge ruled on Thursday.
New Orleans is still facing a housing squeeze
Without action, renters are vulnerable to the powerful forces threatening affordability in the city: gentrification, climate change and zoning.
High stakes in library and housing tax renewal votes on Saturday, proponents say
If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.
After Lusher renaming group met in private, board poised to appoint official committee
The board’s previous ‘renaming study group’ met privately to review name suggestions, drawing criticism from the school community.
Most city schools saw declining academic performance during pandemic, state officials say
Three-quarters of New Orleans schools, and 70% of schools statewide, performed worse than in 2019, according to "simulated scores" released by the state.
Years-long dispute over jail size a key issue in race for sheriff
Incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman has taken credit for reducing the jail’s footprint and population. But his record shows him frequently working to increase the size of the jail.
