Flood Authority, suit against oil companies safe from political meddling — for now
Will outraged state officials scuttle a major post-Katrina reform in their effort to please the oil industry?
Harney board considers costs of Common Core standards
Orientation session sought on new test standards.
Former juvenile delinquent: There but for the grace of God—and white skin …
What if the teenager shot in a Marigny resident's driveway were white?
All sides agree that more deputies are needed, but at what pay and how many?
Federal hearing continues to determine whether the city or sheriff needs to pay for prison reforms.
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.
