“The release of $1 million was a pittance, but it was also the first time in this city’s history that hospitality workers came together and won an industry-wide victory of this scale. It is now time to transition to the next phase.”
Police fire tear gas into crowd approaching Crescent City Connection
The incident followed several nights of peaceful protests in the city.
DOC to suspend prisoner release program as state enters phase two of reopening
The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
Cap, gown and mask: Kennedy HS seniors graduate in small ceremonies
The school held dozens of mini-ceremonies to ensure families and graduates could hear their senior’s name read aloud.
City ‘pleasantly surprised’ at April tax collections as it moves to allocate $35 million for housing programs
In response to the death of George Floyd, dozens of residents call for reducing NOPD funding.
Former Kennedy HS principal sues charter group, whistleblower
Brian Gibson was fired last year along with several other administrators at the school.
DA’s office refused nearly half of felony domestic violence cases last year, watchdog group finds
In newly released report, Court Watch NOLA calls for more resources for victims of domestic violence
Report: New Orleans judges routinely fail to order alleged domestic abusers to relinquish guns
Only 15 people turned over their firearms, according to a watchdog report, despite a state law that requires them to be disarmed.
New Orleans Parish School Board member could be selected next week
District 5 board member Ben Kleban resigns effective June 15, about seven months shy of the end of his term.
City says funding new jail building would require ‘cutting basic city services’
It appeared that ‘Phase III’ was ready to move forward after years of debate. But with expected shortfalls due to COVID-19, City Hall says a new jail building could take funding away from other priorities.