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Behind The Lens episode 158: ‘Even though I’ve been released, I’m still not free’

Questions about school COVID data. Entergy's generous shareholder payments. And an interview with special guest Brandon Jackson, who was granted parole after 25 years in prison on a split-jury conviction.
by Carolyne Heldman February 18, 2022 Updated February 18, 2022

Mayor Cantrell moves to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech

Privacy advocates say the city would be taking a step in the wrong direction.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 17, 2022 Updated June 16, 2022

After George Floyd’s murder, the New Orleans City Council created a committee to hear from ‘historically marginalized communities.’ It never met.

The Jerome “Big Duck” Smith Justice System Advisory committee was tasked with advising the council on criminal justice spending and policies.
by Nick Chrastil February 17, 2022 Updated February 17, 2022

Council rushing to draw new district map with deadline only a month away

by Michael Isaac Stein February 16, 2022 Updated February 16, 2022

NOLA Public Schools looking for new operators at closing-school buildings

Recently announced closures will leave three district-owned buildings empty this summer. Officials are seeking other schools — currently located in deteriorating buildings — to move in.
by Marta Jewson February 16, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

Louisiana Supreme Court to hear case that could determine fate of hundreds convicted by split juries

The court will consider a 25-year-old murder case decided by a 10-2 jury.
by Nick Chrastil February 15, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

District tracking 268 COVID-19 cases in schools

Some data on cases and quarantines appears to still be missing in the district’s latest weekly report.
by Marta Jewson February 15, 2022 Updated February 15, 2022

Entergy defends billing accuracy, but few details on whether bills are rising

The company also claims to have made major improvements since it accidentally cut power to thousands of customers during Mardi Gras 2021.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 14, 2022 Updated February 14, 2022

Sheriff-elect Susan Hutson files opposition to Phase III in appellate court

Hutson says her reforms will bring mental health care into compliance with consent decree without requiring new facility.
by Nick Chrastil February 14, 2022 Updated February 14, 2022

School enrollment down in Louisiana, Orleans Parish

School leaders say classroom attendance is rebounding after a dip during the omicron surge.
by Marta Jewson February 14, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

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