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Sheriff Marlin Gusman has wanted to build such a facility, but the proposal is smaller than what he has envisioned.

Coastal flooding may force thousands of homes in Louisiana to be elevated or bought out

by Bob MarshallJanuary 3, 2017November 7, 2019

The latest version of the state’s coastal restoration plan, released today, offers a much grimmer view of the future than before. Twice as much land could be lost if the state does nothing. Even if everything works as planned, about 27,000 buildings may have to be elevated, flood-proofed or bought out, including about 5,900 in St. Tammany.

Environment

Native Americans of Grand Bayou seeking help to remain in homeland

by Bob MarshallDecember 27, 2016November 7, 2019

When the state officials drew the cost-benefit limits of expensive coastal restoration on a map of coastal Louisiana, some Native Americans found themselves on the wrong side of a government decision. Again. They’d like justice, but they’ll settle for help in maintaining their way of life. Neither is likely.

Criminal Justice, Opinion

Behind the crackle of guns in a violent city: a search for peace, a brush with death

by Derrick "Sonny D" StrongDecember 23, 2016November 7, 2019

“I woke up in a jumble of tubes and stapled flesh.”

Inside the News Room

Lens lawsuit over city’s purchasing records kicked back for a thorough hearing

by Marta JewsonDecember 21, 2016November 7, 2019

Appeals court said judge didn’t take all evidence into consideration before ruling for the reporters

Government & Politics

Fired city parking director claims department employees retaliated against four former coworkers

by Charles MaldonadoDecember 20, 2016November 7, 2019

All four have provided key testimony to support Zepporiah Edmonds in her case against the city.

Inside the News Room

Donate to The Lens through Jan. 19, and the Knight Foundation will double your gift

by Steve BeattyDecember 19, 2016November 7, 2019

National media philanthropy is hoping to bolster solid local reporting in the face of fake news.

Investigations, Schools

How ReNEW has tried to make up teaching for special-ed students shorted two years ago

by Marta JewsonDecember 16, 2016November 7, 2019

A state investigation found that ReNEW had inflated how much extra attention it would provide certain students, and then didn’t provide the extra help to students who needed it. The state made the charter network find those students and provide the help now.