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Louisiana DAs offer motorists a deal: Write us a check and we’ll dismiss your speeding ticket

Some people who get speeding tickets are given the option to write a check to the local district attorney’s office, which keeps the ticket out of court and off their driving record. The money stays with the DA. Public defenders, which rely on revenue from traffic tickets in court, say these diversion programs have hurt their budgets.
by Samantha Sunne July 27, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Memo to would-be mayors: To fight crime and violence, think jobs, jobs, jobs

Town hall meeting Tuesday to brainstorm economic equity
by Matt Reese and Harold John July 24, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Fake subpoena could factor into Cardell Hayes’ appeal of manslaughter conviction

The DA’s office sent a fake subpoena to the mother of Hayes’ son.
by Charles Maldonado July 24, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

How to escape political paralysis: Jefferson Bible points toward common ground

A strategy for healing a divided nation
by The Rev. William Barnwell July 22, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

The IRS has a lien on LaToya Cantrell’s house for about $28,000 in unpaid income taxes

Cantrell said a bank made a mistake in not paying the debt several years ago.
by Charles Maldonado July 21, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Former head of charter group led by school district employees may return to public employment

Nicolette London quit her job at the Orleans Parish school district to become CEO of ExCEED. Now she wants to return.
by Marta Jewson July 19, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Two years later, no resolution in case of SciTech Academy employee charged with molesting a boy

Ronald Johnson left the school the day after the alleged incident. His case has been delayed 15 times.
by Marta Jewson July 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Can it be saved? Art Deco classic needs — and deserves — landmark designation

Hearing Thursday could seal the fate of this neglected masterpiece.
by R. Stephen Chauvin July 18, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Let’s make absentee property owners pay a price for emptying out our neighborhoods

Think of it as a reverse Homestead Exemption?
by Nathan Robinson July 15, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge tosses discrimination lawsuit by former parking administrator against city of New Orleans

The judge said Zepporiah Edmonds didn’t back up her allegations of retaliation and discrimination.
by Charles Maldonado July 13, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

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