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Jason Williams is just an example of everything wrong with a system that continues to target the most vulnerable populations in our community: Black and brown youth.
by Gina Womack July 27, 2021 Updated July 27, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 136: ‘That’s up to you all’

Cantrell tells opponents of her Municipal Auditorium plan to come up with something on their own — with no city assistance. ICE accused of releasing people into unsafe conditions. And a new mask 'advisory' for New Orleans.
by Carolyne Heldman July 23, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021

After mediation with NOLA Public Schools, Singleton clears background check warning

The Superintendent has announced his intent to revoke the school's charter.
by Marta Jewson July 23, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021

Prisoners at David Wade Correctional facility went on hunger strike to protest conditions, alleged overuse of restrictive housing

Prisoners participating in the action described a lack of mental health and medical care, being denied access to their families and attorneys and being exposed to extreme temperatures.
by Nick Chrastil July 23, 2021 Updated July 23, 2021

NOLA Public Schools to require masks amid delta variant surge

The news is a reversal of the district’s previous return to school plan.
by Marta Jewson July 22, 2021 Updated July 22, 2021

Judge denies city’s attempt to halt Phase III jail construction

Cantrell administration hoped to delay work on the facility, which it opposes, pending an appeal of a January court order to move forward with it.
by Nick Chrastil July 22, 2021 Updated July 24, 2021

City Council races must tackle issue of regulating Entergy

All candidates should speak up and speak often about their plans for improving the regulation of Entergy and setting equitable energy policies for the people of New Orleans.
by Monique Harden, Jesse George and Brent Newman July 22, 2021 Updated July 22, 2021

As COVID cases rise, Cantrell stops short of new restrictions, but issues mask ‘advisory’

Daily COVID cases have increased 800 percent over two weeks in New Orleans.
by Philip Kiefer July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

After pandemic break, OPSB returns to in-person meetings next week

Boardroom capacity will be limited with overflow space in the lobby.
by Marta Jewson July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

Opponents of proposal to move City Hall to Municipal Auditorium must come up with their own plan — without city resources — mayor says at meeting

‘You have 90 days to identify another use’ to secure FEMA funding for the building, or the city moves forward with the City Hall plan, Cantrell said on Tuesday.
by Jordan Hirsch July 21, 2021 Updated July 21, 2021

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