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‘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.
by Charles Maldonado February 2, 2022 Updated February 3, 2022

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.
by Nick Chrastil February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

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.
by Madeline Aruffo February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

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.
by Charles Maldonado February 1, 2022 Updated February 1, 2022

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.
by Ernest Johnson January 31, 2022 Updated January 31, 2022

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein January 28, 2022 Updated January 31, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 157: Eye in the sky

State Police monitored George Floyd protests with drones. COVID cases down in city schools. And the City Council rehires longtime Entergy consultants.
by Carolyne Heldman January 28, 2022 Updated January 28, 2022

Louisiana State Police used surveillance drones at George Floyd protests in New Orleans and Baton Rouge

A New Orleans surveillance watchdog group calls the deployment of drones over protests a misuse of technology.
by Nick Chrastil January 27, 2022 Updated January 27, 2022

Convention Center rehires president for another five years, recommitting to massive development projects

Amid ongoing uncertainty in the tourism industry, Sawaya hopes to move forward with expansion plans
by Michael Isaac Stein January 27, 2022 Updated January 27, 2022

DA’s office asks for bigger budget for criminal investigations, prosecutions

Williams wants $1.3 million for more prosecutors, a full-time embed at the city surveillance hub and other priorities.
by Nick Chrastil January 24, 2022 Updated January 24, 2022

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