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Posted inCriminal Justice
In hearing on Jason Williams’ tax fraud case, defense questions investigator’s impartiality
An IRS special agent who oversaw the criminal probe into Williams is questioned about her friendships with councilman’s ex-wife and opponent in DA race.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, 121 quarantining
Cases in schools remain low, but some new school sites reported cases this week.
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Court rules Kennedy HS students have grounds to sue OPSB, BESE after graduation scandal
The ruling reverses a lower court ruling that allowed BESE and OPSB out of the lawsuit.
Posted inHealth
State, city of New Orleans offer free flu vaccines Saturday and Monday
Mass vaccination will act as a dry run for a COVID-19 vaccine distribution, an LDH official told The Lens.
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OPSB election profile: Districts 3 and 4
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City shuts down competing plan for French Quarter security
A French Quarter sales tax has funded State Police patrols for several years. But the city wants to end that agreement, instead using the tax for supplemental NOPD and civilian patrols.
Posted inSchools
OPSB election profile: Districts 1 and 2
Read interviews with the candidates and search through their campaign contributions.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish School Board election: Who’s giving to the candidates?
More than 20 candidates are competing for seven Orleans Parish School Board seats. Find out who is financing their campaigns.
Posted inSchools
OPSB committee advances recruitment contract, new transparency measures
The full board is set to meet on Thursday.