City of New Orleans asks federal appeals judges to be released from NOPD consent decree
The city claims that the Justice Department negotiated in bad faith because it didn't disclose concurrent negotiations for the jail consent decree.
Algiers charter school group facing budget deficit
Common Core costs seen as investment for Algiers Charter Schools Association.
Live blog: RTA board holds public hearing on new ferry fares
Pedestrians would pay $2 to cross the river on the Algiers Point-Canal Street ferry. It's free now.
Live blog: Hearing to determine cost of OPP consent decree, who should pay for it
The city, Sheriff's Office, Southern Poverty Law Center and Department of Justice were back in federal court to hammer out how they'll implement a consent decree to reform the jail. The hearing wrapped up Tuesday afternoon.
Hedge-Morrell’s amendment to cops’ off-duty work could benefit her sons
State law requires elected officials to recuse themselves from voting on issues that benefit an immediate family member.
No easy task to prepare flood protection system if hurricane approaches
It's easy to think of the 130-mile long system of floodwalls and levees as a ring around New Orleans. But because the food protection system must accommodate ships passing through the city, there are many openings that must be closed as a storm approaches. It starts 4 days before landfall.
Political machinations stain selection for a job that’s meant to be above politics
How about requiring that federal prosecutors be drawn from outside the district where they will serve — and then choosing them by lottery?
Local schools are crimping summer vacation in a bid to boost learning
Schools nationwide are adding time to the school year — lengthening days, requiring Saturday classes or shortening summer.
Broadmoor board approves 2013-14 school budget
Andrew Wilson charter expects 608 students.
Check here for Orleans public schools’ opening days
School starting dates vary throughout the month of August.
