Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
Posted inBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens episode 100: Don’t worry, it’s not a clip show
A new COVID spike at the jail. Laura evacuees arrested in New Orleans. NOLA Public Schools fights subpoena in Kennedy suit. And a rental assistance program has provided little assistance.
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Thousands of complaints about COVID-19 violations, but still limited enforcement from state
In one case, employees of a New Orleans nonprofit say they have not been allowed to work from home after potential exposure. And a complaint to LDH over the summer went nowhere.
Posted inOpinion
New Orleans bar owner: It’s time to lift the ban on to-go drinks
The city’s ban is not stopping people from congregating. But it is putting hundreds of businesses and even more jobs in jeopardy.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
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One-quarter of NOLA Public Schools will offer community lunch program to all city students
The waiver allows students to get lunch from any school participating in the program, regardless of which school they attend.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
Posted inSchools
District fights superintendent’s subpoena in Kennedy High School graduation lawsuit
A new plaintiffs’ filing reveals new details about alleged grade changing at the school in 2019.
Posted inCoronavirus
Suspended $24M state rental assistance program has only disbursed $115,000 in New Orleans
State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
Posted inCoronavirus
New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases
76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.