True leadership requires honesty, even when it is not popular.
Posted inCoronavirus
Thousands of NOLA Public Schools students ‘chronically absent’ amid pandemic
Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
New Orleans City Council committee gives preliminary approval to new bike share partnership
City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
Posted inCoronavirus
New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts
The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
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Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday
Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Final arguments made over whether city needs to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail
After Magistrate recommendation, city has said it is continuing work on the facility.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Jason Williams sworn in as Orleans Parish DA, promising ‘justice that endures’
Williams says he will not use resources on low-level charges and will end the “win at all costs” culture in the DA’s office.
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 110: Smooth, orderly and seamless
Cantrell ends furloughs for some employees. City schools move back to virtual. And older prisoners will soon get the vaccine.
Posted inOpinion
New Orleans needs a champion
There’s a huge opportunity to reduce the city’s carbon emissions and move closer to fulfilling the goals of its climate plan. That opportunity rests with the removal of I-10 over Claiborne Avenue.