Wind, not rain, is expected to be the major threat during this fast-moving storm.
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As Zeta approaches, New Orleans school district calls off afternoon virtual classes
The storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon.
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NOLA Public Schools pivots to virtual learning for Hurricane Zeta
Zeta is the seventh system forecast to hit the region this year.
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Mayor’s proposed budget ignores ordinance mandating equitable funding for public defenders and DA’s office
The proposed budget ordinance funds the public defenders at 28 percent of the DA’s office, and would override the ordinance mandating 85 percent funding passed in August.
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Cantrell unveils 2021 budget with deep cuts to expenditures and public information
The 2021 budget proposal would cut nearly $100 million from the city’s adopted 2020 general fund. Cantrell has also proposed cutting personnel by about 300 positions.
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Money bail a central issue in race for New Orleans magistrate judge
Juana Marine Lombard and Steve Singer are competing for the seat in the Nov. 3 election.
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What to know about NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 Tracker
Unlike the state and city, the school district doesn’t show cumulative cases over time. And its statistics on positivity are not positivity rates.
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Governor: ‘You can get rid of the declaration, but you’re not going to get rid of the emergency’
Legislators reportedly have enough signatures to suspend COVID-19 restrictions. Edwards had not yet received a copy by Friday afternoon.
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Behind The Lens episode 103: ‘Safeguarded and removed as far as humanly possible from any form of political influence’
The OPSB elections. Civil Service and the Mayor’s Office. And more material witness warrants connected to a DA candidate.
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School Board approves additional COVID-19 spending, recruitment contract
The district has struggled with teacher turnover and officials hope local recruitment will help.