The City Council is poised to vote on a resolution signaling support for a retrofit of the current jail, rather than the controversial Phase III building.
Forensic audit sheds light on allegedly phony background checks by former school official
The auditors detail an apparent “template” that was used to create the phony documents.
As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity
FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption
The tax was scheduled to go into effect on July 1, but now it won’t be collected until October at the earliest.
Judge orders Singleton Charter, OPSB to mediation amid school closure threat
Students and staff in limbo as officials wait out a 30-day period before the July 29 board meeting where the revocation recommendation will be heard.
Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers
The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops
PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
No masks required for vaccinated NOLA Public Schools staff, students this fall
Unvaccinated staff and students must still wear masks and quarantine if necessary.
Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity
Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
Judge’s order temporarily prevents OPSB from closing Singleton Charter
The two sides will have a hearing Thursday.