Behind The Lens episode 121: ‘But that’s not a quota’
A traffic enforcement grant program may violate state law. Plea deals for people convicted by non-unanimous juries. And NOLA Public Schools stops tracking attendance data.
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Behind The Lens
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 120: Full and effective compliance
The Convention Center moves forward on its massive "entertainment district." NOPD nearing full compliance with the consent decree. And COVID vaccinations among white New Orleans residents outpace vaccinations among Black residents.
Behind The Lens episode 119: ‘An opportunity to enjoy freedom’
Problems with employee background checks at some New Orleans schools. A proposed audit of Entergy New Orleans. And the city considers bringing back an ankle monitoring program.
Behind The Lens episode 118: ‘Personal vigilance’
A proposed 'early warning' system for students in danger of falling behind. A federal complaint against Entergy. And Jason Williams begins vacating non-unanimous guilty verdicts.
Behind The Lens episode 117: Power hungry
Rolling blackouts in New Orleans. A hunger strike at Angola. And teachers begin receiving vaccinations.
Behind The Lens episode 116: Modified Phase 1B
Back to school, now with vaccine for teachers. If they can get them. And a Tulane School of Medicine administrator alleges discrimination at the university.
Behind The Lens episode 115: Active cases
NOLA Public Schools reveals 140 previously unreported COVID cases since the beginning of the school year. A report shows police chases responding to nonviolent crimes are up. And the ACLU sues the Louisiana State Police.
Behind The Lens episode 114: ‘The incoherence speaks for itself’
City officials ask community to help boost school attendance. Council considers a new Entergy shutoff moratorium. And the latest on the Phase III jail facility.
Behind The Lens episode 113: Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition
Disappearing scholarships at SUNO. A new data-sharing system for New Orleans law enforcement. Schools reopen. And the latest on the Phase III jail building.
Behind The Lens episode 112: Virtual standstill
A growing backlog in Criminal District Court. And a drop in public school attendance from before the pandemic.
