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Singleton Charter CEO, CFO resign amid background checks investigation

The school employed someone ineligible to work at the school because of a criminal conviction.
by Marta Jewson March 25, 2021 Updated March 26, 2021

New Orleans Convention Center selects developer to build new riverfront neighborhood

The Convention Center and development team now enter a year-long negotiating period for the massive new development.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 24, 2021 Updated March 24, 2021

Court hearings suspended this week as DA’s office and public defenders attempt to address backlog

Public defenders have pushed for mass dismissals of old cases and misdemeanors, but DA Jason Williams says prosecutors will look at each case individually
by Nick Chrastil March 24, 2021 Updated March 24, 2021

Monitors anticipate NOPD could be in full compliance with consent decree by July

by Nick Chrastil March 23, 2021 Updated March 23, 2021

City working on COVID vaccine equity as vaccinations of white residents outpace vaccinations of Black residents

City-run initiatives are reaching more people of color, according to officials. But private vaccination sites may attract a whiter group.
by Philip Kiefer March 23, 2021 Updated March 23, 2021

Convention Center moving forward with ambitious plan to build new neighborhood on vacant riverfront land

The plan had previously been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Michael Isaac Stein March 23, 2021 Updated March 23, 2021

NOLA Public Schools adopts CDC’s guidelines lowering distancing requirements

Cases among school staff, students remain low in the latest district update.
by Marta Jewson March 22, 2021 Updated March 22, 2021

Letter: Article gives wrong impression about city’s efforts to house the homeless

by Martha Kegel March 22, 2021 Updated March 22, 2021

Behind The Lens episode 119: ‘An opportunity to enjoy freedom’

Problems with employee background checks at some New Orleans schools. A proposed audit of Entergy New Orleans. And the city considers bringing back an ankle monitoring program.
by Carolyne Heldman March 19, 2021 Updated March 19, 2021

During first month in office, DA Jason Williams dismissed over 400 cases previously accepted by Cannizzaro

The office accepted 247 cases in the same period.
by Nick Chrastil March 19, 2021 Updated March 20, 2021

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