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Category: News

Timely coverage of the people, policies, and events shaping New Orleans and Louisiana. This category delivers clear, factual reporting that keeps readers informed about local government, community issues, and stories that matter most to everyday residents.

Tulane School of Medicine administrator — removed from position — alleges retaliation for discrimination suit

Dr. Princess Dennar sued the university, claiming racial discrimination, in October.
by Philip Kiefer February 12, 2021 Updated February 17, 2021

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.
by Carolyne Heldman February 12, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

NOLA Public Schools’ COVID-19 tracker upgrade reveals additional cases

The district recently changed its public reporting system to show a cumulative case count among students and staff for the school year.
by Marta Jewson February 11, 2021 Updated February 11, 2021

Despite NOPD policy, most 2019 police vehicle pursuits occurred in response to non-violent violations

The year saw more injuries resulting from chases than any since the department has been releasing the data.
by Nick Chrastil February 10, 2021 Updated February 10, 2021

After improvements, monitors warn that conditions at the New Orleans jail may be backsliding

New report cites concerns over health care, violence, and staffing at the facility.
by Nick Chrastil February 9, 2021 Updated February 10, 2021

Mass vaccinations may come by next month, city health director says

City Health department, EMS have already begun small-scale city-run distribution.
by Philip Kiefer February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

ACLU sues Louisiana State Police for access to facial recognition documents

According to suit, the State Police falsely claimed it did not have records on facial recognition. Emails released by the city of New Orleans prove that wasn't true, the ACLU says.
by Michael Isaac Stein February 9, 2021 Updated February 9, 2021

NOLA Public Schools COVID-19 cases continue to drop as quarantines double

Two campuses account for more than half of the 221 people quarantining.
by Marta Jewson February 8, 2021 Updated February 8, 2021

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.
by Carolyne Heldman February 5, 2021 Updated March 11, 2021

Jason Williams has vowed never to use the habitual offender statute. What does that mean for criminal justice in New Orleans?

Public defenders say that cases have been moving more efficiently since Williams took office and stopped using multiple bills.
by Nick Chrastil February 5, 2021 Updated February 5, 2021

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