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This category offers reflections, artist notes, and behind-the-scenes insights from our photographers and reporters’ perspectives—revealing the thought, emotion, and intention behind the images that define their work.

Behind The Lens episode 164: ‘There’s no magic’

Magic Johnson pitches a 'smart cities' deal. A potential end to federal monitoring of special education in New Orleans. And a city panel decides to give much-criticized jail healthcare contractor Wellpath another chance.
by Carolyne Heldman April 8, 2022 Updated April 8, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 163: ‘Rodent harborage’

A new superintendent for NOLA Public Schools. And new problems found with Make It Right Foundation properties.
by Carolyne Heldman April 1, 2022 Updated April 1, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 162: The ‘clickbait’ special

Millions of dollars in New Orleans property owned by Folgers is missing from the tax rolls. The legislature considers two bills on prison medical services. And a proposed tax for early childhood education could be a financial boon for the NOLA Public Schools district.
by Carolyne Heldman March 25, 2022 Updated March 25, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 161: ‘Out of courtesy for the candidates’

New City Council district maps. OPSB moves 'one or more' superintendent candidates forward. And a federal judge tells the city to move forward on the controversial Phase III facility.
by Carolyne Heldman March 18, 2022 Updated March 18, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 160: ‘They knew that the storm was coming’

Oil workers on foreign-flagged ships are subject to fewer protections. BGR says livestreaming public meetings should be adopted permanently. And an update on the DA's office's review of split-jury convictions.
by Carolyne Heldman March 11, 2022 Updated March 11, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 159: ‘We have a massive volume, a massive backlog’

Singleton Charter School gets another warning letter from NOLA Public Schools. City may roll back surveillance bans. And with criminal trials set to restart next month, the court faces a long list of delayed cases.
by Carolyne Heldman February 25, 2022 Updated February 25, 2022

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

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

Behind The Lens episode 156: Surveillance creep

The city finds yet another use for its expanded surveillance network. A dispute between OPSB and the New Orleans City Council over grants. And a wrap of the second week of the David Wade Correctional Center civil rights trial.
by Carolyne Heldman January 21, 2022 Updated January 21, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 155: Is it peaking yet?

COVID cases at local schools explode with the rise of the omicron variant. Civil rights case against state prison goes to trial. And Bobby Sneed is finally free.
by Carolyne Heldman January 14, 2022 Updated January 14, 2022

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