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
Posted inGovernment & Politics
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Cantrell asks judge to dismiss suit against Wisner Donation
The suit was filed over disputed legal fees. But the plaintiffs are also requesting that a 2020 agreement extending the land trust in perpetuity be nullified.
Posted inCoronavirus
NOLA Public Schools reports another drop in COVID cases
School vaccine mandate set to take effect Tuesday in New Orleans, but students will not be sent home, officials say.
Posted inOpinion
Want to reduce crime? Invest in families and young people.
We need to put money where it counts: to support our communities, families and youth.
Posted inEnvironment
New Orleans only recycles 3 percent of waste, one-tenth of national average
Low participation rates — even when the city is offering curbside pickup — along with contamination of recyclables and costs of using recycling centers contribute to the low rate.