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Grain elevator tax deal could cost St. John Parish more than $200 million over 30 years, analysis finds

Greenfield Louisiana inked a deal that allows it to pay a flat fee in lieu of taxes for decades.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 10, 2022 Updated November 14, 2023

Federal magistrate judge demands answers regarding ongoing discussions of jail retrofit alternative to Phase III

The court has ordered the city move forward on Phase III over opposition from Mayor Cantrell and Sheriff Hutson.
by Nick Chrastil August 10, 2022 Updated August 12, 2022

NOLA Public Schools accuses KIPP of violating discipline policies, special education laws

KIPP, New Orleans’ largest charter network, disputes the most serious allegations, saying the district’s review process was inadequate.
by Marta Jewson August 9, 2022 Updated August 10, 2022

Supt. Avis Williams welcomes students to 2022-23 school year

Williams is kicking off a series of community listening sessions across the city starting Tuesday evening.
by Marta Jewson August 8, 2022 Updated August 8, 2022

Louisiana Supreme Court could decide legality of kids being held in out-of-state juvenile detention facilities

Local governments around the state have been sending pretrial juvenile detainees to neighboring states for years. One lawyer says the practice is against state law.
by Nick Chrastil August 8, 2022 Updated August 8, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 176: ‘Plaintiffs look to the court to bring this nightmare to an end’

Gulf Coast 'dead zone' smaller this year, but still larger than it should be. Council tries to rein in facial recognition. And a lawsuit over the 2019 JFK High graduation scandal is still ongoing.
by Carolyne Heldman August 5, 2022 Updated August 5, 2022

New cruise trips in River Parishes, touted as economic boon, not happening anytime soon

Officials said at a recent event that ships would be landing within weeks. But no one has applied for permits to build a dock.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 5, 2022 Updated August 8, 2022

Council passes ‘guardrails’ ordinance on police use of facial recognition, but does not require approval of judge

Criminal court judges said they wanted more information on the technology before they are in charge of approving it.
by Nick Chrastil August 4, 2022 Updated August 5, 2022

Council to consider ordinances requiring greater transparency on facial recognition, police operations

Cantrell admin opposes proposal calling for NOPD to submit raw data on crime, staffing and surveillance usage.
by Nick Chrastil August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

‘Dead zone’ smaller than expected, but bigger than desired 

Though significantly smaller than expected, this year's dead zone still far exceeds the long-term goal.
by Joshua Rosenberg August 3, 2022 Updated August 3, 2022

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