Lloyd J. Medley touts experience as he runs for fourth term as Civil District Judge
His opponent has criticized his courtroom management, but Medley said he’s never gotten a complaint.
Nakisha Ervin-Knott says she’ll work hard to bring efficiency, respect to Civil District Court
She said Judge Lloyd J. Medley Jr. has treated some women unfairly in court.
Recovery School District, charters embarking on a unique year in spotlight
As of this academic year, the RSD is out of the business of directly running schools. All the schools under its auspices are now charters, and the national education world's attention is on how this first-of-its-kind arrangement will work. The Lens is teaming up with The Hechinger Report to report on the intricacies of something that's called a district but is made up of myriad independent schools.
Join The Lens for an Election Night watch party at Rusty Nail in warehouse district
Our unique precinct-by-precinct city map will let you see results roll in as soon as returns are filed.
Is debunking our obsession with what’s hip about New Orleans just the latest way to seem hip?
A Tulane conference contends that playing up what's unique about New Orleans has a way of masking what's wrong. The columnist doesn't buy it.
Not-so-hidden GOP agenda: Help us put EPA on the endangered species list
If strangled environmental protection is what we want, we can have that happen very soon.
Charter group CEO offered three-year contract with added pay for meeting key goals
New Beginnings chief had been working on a month-to-month basis for a year as network explored contract issues.
School board needs clear direction, not superintendent who will tolerate ambiguity
Some school board members seem to be searching for the elusive perfect superintendent.
Landrieu proposes 6 percent increase to city budget; addresses consent decrees
NOPD to see 150 more officers, raises for all officers; city workers to get paid maternity leave.
Breakfast with the Newsmakers: Join us as we talk about Nov. 4 judicial candidates
A chance like this only comes along once every six years. Learn about why judges matter to everyone.
