Jackson is one of hundreds of people still locked up more than three years after non-unanimous jury verdicts were outlawed in the state.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Entergy shareholder payments reach $1.5 billion in last two years as customer bills rise
Experts who spoke to The Lens said that the practice effectively insulates shareholders from risk, shifting it to ‘captive customers.’ But Entergy insists that the payments encourage investment, lowering borrowing costs and ultimately benefiting its customers.
Posted inCoronavirus
District tracking 525 COVID-19 cases tied to schools
Number of reported active cases is a decrease from last week.
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Following mandate going into effect, schools are working to confirm students’ vaccination status
At the city’s largest charter network, two-thirds of middle and high school students are fully vaccinated. But the rate is 36 percent for those under 12.
Posted inCriminal Justice
In trial over conditions at state prison, Tulane psychiatry chair says mental health care is ‘adequate’
Dr. John Thompson was called by the defense this week, the fourth week of a month-long trial in the class-action suit.
Posted inSchools
City Council OKs $4.6m for NOLA Public Schools programming
The special Harrah’s Fund education grants will support three district programs that serve vulnerable youth
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City Council may go to court against Cantrell in dispute over controversial Wisner Trust extension
The council plans to hire a lawyer and intervene in a lawsuit over the trust.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Council approves resolution opposing Phase III jail building, declines to vote on alternative retrofit plan
The resolution instructs the council’s attorneys to prepare and submit an amicus brief in federal appeals court expressing the council’s opposition to the controversial jail building.
Posted inCriminal Justice
‘The needs are urgent’: Sheriff-elect Hutson pledges compliance with jail consent decree, seeks long-term operating agreement with city
The sheriff-elect praised the City Council over its opposition to a controversial new jail facility.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Council members, sheriff-elect say they will oppose new jail building in federal appeals court
A proposed council resolution calls for an amicus brief against Phase III. It also suggests that the council may not vote to approve an alternative plan, saying the vote is not necessary.