OPSB sues former charter operator for failing to return public funds
The lawsuit alleges the nonprofit group that ran Coghill School owes the district nearly $1 million.
When the culture wars become cancel wars: The attack on names for schools
Over time, the names attached to schools can evolve into names of supportive and inclusive communities, with little connection to the dead guys who share the monikers.
New Orleans Convention Center files suit against public transit system over millions in contested revenue
The suit was filed late last month following an April Convention Center board vote authorizing legal action against the RTA.
OPSB committee advances new names for 24 NOLA Public School campuses
The superintendent also suggested six additional campuses to be considered in July.
City will reopen application process for emergency rental assistance program, official says
The administrator of the program warned that although they would start accepting applications again, the city had already received far more applications than it could fund.
NOLA Public Schools reports no new COVID-19 cases in summer school
Roughly one-third of the district’s students are in summer programming.
Report: New Orleans judges continued to issue warrants for failure to appear during pandemic despite court closures, health risks
In their annual report, watchdog group Court Watch NOLA called the practice "egregious."
With universities out, city COVID testing declines
Summer school surveillance testing could provide a window into continuing cases.
Behind The Lens episode 130: ‘Justice should never be discretionary’
A bill to force new trials for prisoners convicted by split juries died in committee at the state capitol, vaccines are available at summer school and the status of a local affordable housing tax.
Council rescinds zoning exemptions for Hard Rock site; Councilwoman calls for criminal charges
“We have to be serious about stopping all types of violent crime, and that includes crimes committed by wealthy developers,” Councilwoman Kristin Palmer said.
