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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.
by Carolyne Heldman September 25, 2020 Updated March 11, 2021

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.
by Madeline Aruffo September 25, 2020 Updated September 26, 2020

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.
by T. Cole Newton September 24, 2020 Updated September 24, 2020

Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols

Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 24, 2020 Updated September 25, 2020

One-quarter of NOLA Public Schools will offer community lunch program to all city students

The waiver allows students to get lunch from any school participating in the program, regardless of which school they attend.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint

Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
by Nick Chrastil September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

District fights superintendent’s subpoena in Kennedy High School graduation lawsuit

A new plaintiffs’ filing reveals new details about alleged grade changing at the school in 2019.
by Marta Jewson September 23, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

Suspended $24M state rental assistance program has only disbursed $115,000 in New Orleans

State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
by Michael Isaac Stein September 22, 2020 Updated September 23, 2020

New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases

76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
by Nick Chrastil September 21, 2020 Updated September 21, 2020

How four Black New Orleans residents navigated college in a city of stark divides

The Lens and Open Campus have partnered to hold three community forums on higher education. The first is on Sept. 24. Register today.
by Megan Sauer, Open Campus September 21, 2020 Updated September 29, 2020

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