Edwards says order closing schools for year is coming Tuesday
The announcement follows a request from state education leaders to cancel the remainder of the academic year.
The Louisiana Department of Health issued recommendations on how to stop the spread of coronavirus in prisons — then rescinded them
Governor’s office says the memo was inadvertently released. Advocates worry politics is being placed over public health.
Behind The Lens episode 76: Past and present
From schools to prisons, homes to businesses, there is nothing in our region that's not impacted by the coronavirus. We'll hear from Lens reporters, covering a community in crisis.
Disability rights group says state has remedied concerns about care rationing
With early signs of flattening the curve, ventilator rationing has become a less immediate concern for the New Orleans area.
New Orleans schools prepare for unknown financial impacts from COVID-19
While tourism- and oil-dependent Louisiana may take a bigger hit than many states, New Orleans’ charter schools have unique protection in federal programs.
Louisiana federal prison starts releasing prisoners from minimum-security camp, according to inmates
The releases come five days after the U.S. Attorney General directed prisons to “maximize appropriate use of home confinement.”
Governor likely to shutter public schools through end of academic year
The Governor said he would sign an order after meeting with acting state superintendent. The announcement came hours after the state board of education requested schools not reopen.
ICE detention is a danger to Louisiana communities
"Medical experts for the Department of Homeland Security have called the nationwide ICE system 'a frighteningly efficient mechanism for rapid spread of the virus to otherwise remote areas of the country where many detention centers are housed.'"
Volunteers report health, safety issues at the temporary Hilton homeless facility
City officials say improvements are being made.
Lusher’s kindergarten lottery delayed by school closure
Parents awaiting lottery results are likely deciding between multiple schools, some that may require deposits.
