Bobby Sneed’s lawyer fears the 74-year-old inmate may die in prison.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases rise; 305 people quarantining
The district is tracking 21 active cases, the most since early March
Posted inEnvironment
Nathaniel Rich on remaking nature and living with uncertainty
An interview with the author about his new book, “Second Nature.”
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 125: Caution, this vehicle will see you in court.
New names suggested for New Orleans school buildings. City asks to halt new jail construction. And the Convention Center board votes to sue the RTA.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City presents short-term rental adjudication numbers and process
The presentation came days after The Lens retracted a story, based on flawed documents provided by the city, that severely underrepresented the number of STR fines the city had actually collected since 2019.
Posted inCoronavirus
City mask mandate remains in place, some business restrictions lifted
Earlier in the week, Gov. John Bel Edwards ended the statewide mask mandate.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Convention Center board votes to sue RTA over millions in recurring tax revenue
The dispute involves millions of dollars in contested hotel taxes that the transit agency previously passed on to the tourism industry.
Posted inCriminal Justice
City asks for a stay in Phase III construction pending appeal
A federal court judge who has previously criticized the city’s attempts to halt the facility once again appeared skeptical of its arguments.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In suit over legal fees, attorneys ask to invalidate agreement between Cantrell and Edward Wisner trust
The suit primarily seeks to recover fees from BP oil spill litigation. It is not clear how the dispute is connected to the 2020 agreement extending the Wisner Donation in perpetuity.
Posted inSchools
Public asks NOLA Public Schools to rename schools for two educators
Public comment on the renaming of 20 facilities is open until Friday.