Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
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Entering second year, district’s high school reviews could carry consequences
NOLA Public Schools began reviewing high school student records after a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School in 2019.
Posted inCoronavirus
Tourism industry groups cut funding for French Quarter security and improvements
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Chief public defender takes leave of absence amid judicial campaign
Derwyn Bunton is one of two candidates running for the Section E seat in Criminal District Court. The election is on Nov. 3.
Posted inCoronavirus
Approaching headcount date, virtual attendance has varied widely in New Orleans schools
Average district attendance is 81 percent, compared to 91.8 percent average attendance in the 2018-2019 school year.
Posted inCriminal Justice
A year after critical report, massive case and warrant backlogs remain at Municipal Court
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.
Posted inCoronavirus
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.