The mayor of New Orleans announces new bar restrictions. Public schools won't open to students for in-class learning right away. And the long-time district attorney of Orleans Parish announces his retirement.
The DA plans to retire at the end of his second term, marking an end to a long career in local criminal justice.
Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.
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.
Announcement comes amid continued growth in COVID-19 cases in the city and across the state.
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is no longer providing regular updates on COVID-19 at the facility
Database is not expected to be fully functional until September.
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.
