Installation must begin within six weeks of signing a contract, so it probably will stretch into the summer.
Posted inEnvironment
State announces 10 pilot projects that anticipate worsening storms and loss of coastal lands
Projects range from a boat harbor to mental health services to relocation of an initial seven families
Posted inCriminal Justice
LSU student prevails in court fight with state officials over right to interview Angola inmate
In-person interview sought since 2015 with inmate who claims wrongful conviction in fatal shooting
Posted inSchools
Harney continues to rack up warnings, ranging from physical restraint of a student to inadequate special-ed services
Violations, ranging over issues ranging from physical restraint of a student to failure to provide special-ed services could cost the charter elementary school its charter
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Land Use
Blighted Make It Right home to be demolished after standing vacant, half-repaired for two years
The property was the subject of a code-enforcement hearing Tuesday.
Posted inSchools
Orleans Parish school district will run McDonogh 35 next year after rejecting applications from outside groups
The school district wanted to phase out McDonogh 35 and hire a contractor to run the school long-term. But none of the applicants met its standards.
Posted inEvents, Land Use
Join us May 2 to learn how to find public records related to land use
Public records are your window into local government.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations, Land Use
Why it took more than a decade to finally demolish derelict Claiborne Avenue apartment building
With friends in high places, the Rev. Charles Southall evaded seizure and auction of the property, which he claimed he would rehabilitate through tax breaks and government grants for affordable housing.
Posted inSchools
Einstein board may have broken public meetings law in dealing with resignation of CEO
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto’s resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
Posted inEnvironment
Study: Louisiana can’t rebuild land faster than it’s eroding, forcing tough decisions about what to save
The land along Bayou Lafourche grew about two to three square miles per year. We’re losing about 11 square miles a year.