The DA plans to retire at the end of his second term, marking an end to a long career in local criminal justice.
Posted inCriminal Justice
In court filing, jail official blasts city’s request to halt work on new mental health unit
‘The City must meet its constitutional obligations to fund the construction and the operation of a medical and mental health facility,’ Hodge’s lawyers write in filing.
Posted inSchools
Four Orleans Parish School Board members seek reelection as qualifying begins
Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.
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Three qualify to run for DA on first day, Cannizzaro not among them
Candidates include two former judges and a City Council member. Cannizzaro’s office said an announcement would be forthcoming before the end of qualifying on Friday.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools will delay in-person classes until early September
Announcement comes amid continued growth in COVID-19 cases in the city and across the state.
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81 incarcerated people have been moved from New Orleans jail to other jails throughout the state, despite suspension of routine transfers
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is no longer providing regular updates on COVID-19 at the facility
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Despite city law, New Orleans’ hasn’t had public contract database since 2019 cyber attack
Database is not expected to be fully functional until September.
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Parent group calls for delay to school year amid rising COVID-19 cases
Two teachers unions in New Orleans have also asked that the school year be delayed.
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Behind The Lens episode 90: ‘Ring ring goes the bell’
Gov. Edwards hosts a who’s who of White House officials and Republican leaders, including Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. We hear more about the federal push to reopen schools, come hell or high water, with columnist Stephanie Grace.
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As they resist order to build Phase III of New Orleans jail, city and advocates discuss mental health care alternatives
Groups push for treatment and care options outside of the criminal justice system