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.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations
The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
What’s next for DA-elect Williams’ City Council seat?
If Jason Williams resigns his seat before Monday, he will trigger a special election rather than an interim appointment. A statement from his office implies he is leaning toward resigning effective Monday, but he stopped short of a definite answer.
Posted inCoronavirus
After slow public rollout, officials describe path — and obstacles — to mass vaccinations
Tulane dean asks for volunteers to assist with yet-to-be-announced mass vaccination sites operated by the city of New Orleans. State officials are also discussing mass vaccination program. But the supply is still lacking.
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Incarcerated people over 70 to start receiving vaccinations next week, governor says
The decision will mean that 489 people in prisons and jails will soon get vaccinated. Status of local pretrial inmates was not immediately clear.