Disappearing scholarships at SUNO. A new data-sharing system for New Orleans law enforcement. Schools reopen. And the latest on the Phase III jail building.
Posted inHealth
Will seniors get long-term food benefits when emergency meal program sunsets?
A city program has provided thousands with meals. But advocates say more is needed to ensure seniors are supported when it ends.
Posted inCoronavirus
LDH appears to be planning to scale up COVID-19 sequencing effort in the state
The effort will help identify newer variants of the disease.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Donna Glapion appointed interim City Councilwoman
The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools K-8 students can return to campus Monday
The announcement comes as the city moves to a modified phase two.
Posted inCoronavirus
City tentatively returns to Phase 2
Restrictions will remain tighter than those of the state until after Mardi Gras
Posted inCriminal Justice
City, 911 board pursuing advanced records, data-sharing and analytics system for law enforcement
The contractor was selected without a public bidding process. And a local surveillance watchdog group has concerns about how it will be used.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Prisoners over 70 in state-run facilities receive first round of COVID-19 vaccine
Some prison employees have received shots as well. No answers available yet on local pretrial detainees.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to decline as schools remain closed to in-person classes
The case declines among students and school staff follow a pattern of improving numbers in the city.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Judge says city can’t get out of building new jail facility
The city of New Orleans was asking to be let out of an order to build the so-called Phase III facility, intended for inmate medical and mental health care.