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Fair Wayne Bryant, man sentenced to life in prison for attempting to steal hedge clippers in 1997, granted new parole hearing

Bryant has had parole denied three times since 2015. His new hearing is scheduled for October 15.
by Nick Chrastil August 12, 2020 Updated August 13, 2020

Opening schools should be only restriction lifted in ‘foreseeable future,’ Avegno says

The city’s health director also outlined metrics the city aims to hit to reopen schools.
by Marta Jewson August 12, 2020 Updated December 18, 2020

ACLU files public records lawsuit against state DOC for information on emergency prisoner release panel

by Nick Chrastil August 11, 2020 Updated August 11, 2020

‘A school year unlike any other’: As city schools start year virtually, figuring out special education is a challenge for educators, parents

School buildings can be opened for special education services, but that decision is made by each charter school group.
by Marta Jewson August 11, 2020 Updated August 14, 2020

Landlord Joshua Bruno once again issues three-day eviction notices in apparent violation of CARES Act

Bruno sent out similar notices in April, even though the city had an active moratorium on evictions at the time.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 11, 2020 Updated August 12, 2020

Behind The Lens episode 93: The NOLA Music Special

We can enjoy live streams all we want, and the performers do, too. But they need your support now, more than ever, as bars and other stages remain closed across the state of Louisiana.
by Tom Wright August 7, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

Council approves short-term rental tax, with 25 percent cut going to tourism marketing agency

Members of the public were largely supportive of taxing STRs, less so about sending more money to New Orleans and Company.
by Michael Isaac Stein August 6, 2020 Updated August 6, 2020

With no jobs out there, how do you expect us to live, Senators?

The refusal to renew the federal compensation, leaving it at the state limit of $247 per week, would be unconscionable and would push thousands of people in Louisiana into hunger and homelessness.
by Stacey Guidry August 6, 2020 Updated August 6, 2020

‘A very unusual set of circumstances’: Arguments heard in Jason Williams tax fraud case

by Nick Chrastil August 5, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

New Orleans will launch ‘community learning hubs’ at libraries, rec centers to help students without internet access

Public schools are starting online, but officials are still working to close a connectivity gap of up to 20 percent.
by Marta Jewson August 5, 2020 Updated August 5, 2020

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